To Kill a Mockingbird

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Summary: Extremely well written.
Review: Harper Lee's To Kill a Mocking Bird is a brilliant story about two children who live with there father and the troubles they deal with concerning him. The children experience many ups and downs in this book. There questions about the world are never really addressed properly. They are confused about their father's occupation and the people that live in their neighbourhood. This book makes you feel angry about some of the decisions and comments made. The ending was splendid. Although some of the results were disappointing and predictable, it was a page turner. I recommend this book to people of all ages. It is a book that will be never forgotten.

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Summary: A wonderful book
Review: This book is about a girl named Jean Louise Finch. Jean is nicknamed Scout and that is what her name is now. Scout has a brother named Jem. Jem and Scout live in Maycomb county with Atticus their father and Calpurnia their cook. They are neighbors with the Radleys. Boo, the Radley's son is supposed to be mad. He has been locked up and has threatened his father. Scout and Jem, with their new friend Dill sneak up on the house and are making plots to see Boo. This book is not just about Boo and the children, it is also about segregation. Atticus is defending a black man named Tom Robinson. Mayella Ewell, a white woman is accusing Tom of rape. Against an all white jury will Atticus be able to persuade them that Tom is innocent? Will the children see Boo? Read the book to find out!

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Summary: A favorite book of my entire family
Review: I'm no critic, but if you read only one book in your lifetime, To Kill A Mockingbird should be it. Usually I'm one to keep my mouth shut as not to show my ignorance, but I just can't keep quiet about this. I've never read a better book to date and don't ever expect to, and I suspect if you read it you'll feel the same way. I know Atticus Finch is a fictional character, but he has been a role model for me since the first time I read this masterpiece. I could go on and on and never say enough good things about this book, so I'll just leave it with these few poor words that could never do justice to the greatest book I have ever read.

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Summary: This is a book for all ages and all peoples to enjoy.
Review: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a novel I have read over and over again. The themes and characters are universal, and they go right to your heart. The book revolves around the expierences of a young Jean Louise "Scout" Finch in a rural south town called Maycomb. Other main characters are her brother Jem and father Atticus, along with a cast of others. There are thousands of little stories within the novel, and it is amazing to see how each event effects the life of this young girl. The books main themes are racism, understanding, family, compassion, and the danger of stereotypes. The book reads quickly and you will not want to put it down. I myself have read the book on four different occasions. It will touch your heart in a different way every time you read it.

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Summary: Seems So Real
Review: The author splendidly created a book in which the childhood adventures of the children were not fake but real life things that often take place in everday kids' lives. The stories of the insane neighbor and the many things the children do in the story make me think of my own childhood when I roamed about my neighborhood.

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Summary: A heart-warming story for any age.
Review: I first read this book in 9th grade. I am now a Junior in college and it is still my favorite book. I fell in love with the characters; Scout and Jem. It is a beautiful story that reminds us of how judging people by what they do or how they look is not always accurate. A great book to introduce disabilites to older children and teach about racism. It is never to early to teach these lessons.

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Summary: Finest book ever written....
Review: I first read this book when I was eleven years old and it changed my life. Now I am almost 30 and I still re-read it once every year and I get something new from it every time. My favorite part (and the place I always cry) is after Atticus has lost the trial while Scout and Jem look on from the "colored" balcony. Atticus is leaving the courtroom and the Reverend says to Scout, "Miss Jean Louise, stand up. Your father is passing." This author has only written one book, but what a book it is. I recommend this to any and every human being.

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Summary: "To Kill a Mockingbird" captures the hearts of America
Review: The Cunninghams were a family of truthfulness, loyalty and able to carry on great responsibilities. They did not want to hurt anyone, they were grateful for the people that had helped them on their journey of life. When the Cunninghams were wrong they admitted it, when they were right they didn't show it. They had great respect for anyone who walked on the face of the earth. But as usual the Ewells were just the opposite, they did not tell the truth on a consistent basis, and it wasted a human life. After the trial of Tom Robinson versus Mayella Ewell, the Ewells were ashamed because Mayella may have like a black negro, Bob Ewell caught them in the bedroom kissing and suspected the worse. He claimed that Tom raped his daughter and then beat her. All of the bruises were on the right side of Mayella's body, Tom had no left arm. It was Obvious that Tom did not do it. But the Ewells which were ashamed to admit it, costing Tom Robinson his life. He was very upset and was disgusted how long it took for the jury to deliberate. He fought retribution against Atticus's kids and hurt them coming back from a Halloween party. Bob Ewell could not stand that his word was barely good enough to overcome a black African American. The Cunninghams were very much respected by others because they kept their word, they would do anything to pay you back, they would help you, and never worry about what was in it for them. The Cunninghams renewed their resources by doing this, people were glad to help them. As for the Ewells used up their resources, they scrounged around taking, taking, and taking from others and used up their resources. People were disgusted when they helped the Ewells. Both Cunninghams and Ewells had special privileges Cunninghams were able to pay people back with other things than just the American currency, while the Ewells were given privileges because people were ashamed of them. Cunninghams also never had to worry about getting themselves into trouble they never lied and were very hard workers, ! the Ewells were liars, and were too ashamed to stop the slandering of Tom Robinson before it came uncontrollable, costing Tom his life. This story shows that Hard work is difficult and tough to maintain, but it will pay off, it maybe easier to beg and mooch like the Ewells but sooner or later the beggars and moochers have no where to turn, so they lie and cheat and quickly their life become corrupt, much like the Ewell's. "To Kill a Mockingbird" reflects on every day society and how outcasts of society can be misread and understood. There was not a lot of humor in the book, but the great detail made you become one with the characters. If you enjoy law you would enjoy "To Kill a Mockingbird." This book will attract the hearts and attention of almost any person.

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Summary: Great
Review: I first read this book at the beginning of 9th grade, not knowing that I was going to have to re-read it in English class at the end of my freshman year. The first time I read it, I thought it was great but I didn't think it was my favorite book. Then, when I read it for the second time in class, it seemed a lot better. Even though I already knew everything that was going to happen, I was actually a lot more interested in the book the second time around. Read this book, and read it again and again... it only gets better.

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Summary: It's creepy and it's kooky, mysterious and spooky
Review: *I loved Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird." It starts as a flashback, as told through the eyes a sweet girl nicknamed "Scout." *Through most of the story, it seems like the book is going to be based on the life of the creepy neighbor that Scout, her brother Jem, and their friend Dill try to get out of seclusion. The mysterious Arthur "Boo" Radley, seems to be the focus of the story early on, but later, a new topic shows the point. *The ideal father, Atticus, seems to be the only man in Maycomb County willing to defend a black man accused of raping a white woman. This is very important because the story takes place in the deep South during the Depression. The trial helps the kids (especially Jem) realize that even the town they've lived in all their life, is not as it seems. *My favorite quotes come from Sheriff Heck Tate and Scout, the two quotes are unrelated, and won't make sense until the whole story has been read. Tate says, "...there's just some kind of men you have to shoot before you can say hidy to 'em. Even then they ain't worth the bullet it takes to shoot 'em." Scout says, "Mr. Tate was right...it'd be sort of like shootin' a mockingbird, wouldn't it?" The quotes alone are enough to read the book, and I know that once you start reading it, you won't be able to put it down; I know I couldn't.