To Kill a Mockingbird

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Summary: This book, if carefully read, will positively change you.
Review: I am just a teenager and I must be honest, I had never enjoyed reading till I read this book, which was recomended by a great teacher. I just started analyzing this book with my high school english class about a month ago. we havent even finished going over the whole thing yet. But, I have never had one thing teach me so much about being a good person. This story, about two small children Jem Finch and Scout Finch living in the judgemental town of Maycomb in Alabama shows us how dangerous a thing racism is, how judging a person by someone elses opinion can turn an innocent man into a recluse and what it means to be a good christian and parent. These people of Maycomb County called themselves Christian when they were living a lie to god, other people and themselves. The setting takes place during the great depression when people had no jobs but to gossip about other people. An example of this is the neighborhood recluse Boo Radley. Many people started saying bad things about him and his past that most of the town was believing a lie, that he was a criminal. Because of this, Boo decides to stay away from people. Harper Lee decides to show the reader how bad people and lies are, and she refers to Boo as a mockingbird, which is an animal that does not bother anyone and is reclusive. The people go on asking themselves why Boo is reclusive when they are the reasons. Another example of people living a lie is the law case of a black man Tom Robinson. He is wrongly accused of raping a girl.The whole town knows who the real raper is , but they continue to lie to themselves that the black man is the wrong-doer.In the middle of this is Atticus Finch, the father of Jem and Scout. He is the only one who brings up his children the right way, which is how he lives his life. Just think for yourself. Maycomb County believes in the lie of racism and that it is the right thing to believe in only because that is how they were taught. But, Atticus is different. He is introspective like his children and his children like ! him. His parents and probably told him that he should judge a person on the color of their skin, but he thought it out realized that racism is the sin. People may not have agreed with him and some of these people tried to kill him for his beliefs. But, Atticus had what not many people had and what his children picked up from him, this was courage. He decided to stick up for what he believed in. Atticus is the ideal Man-of-god, the ideal parent and the ideal person. Harper Lee probably used his character in this book, hoping to teach her readers how to be an Atticus Finch, Jem Finch, or a Scout. The moral of this book is to think about what you are taught and think for yourself and stick up for what you think is right. Infact, you dont have to read this masterpiece because I gave you reasons to, but because it is your duty to. After all, what do I know, I am just fifteen and this is maybe my favorite book yet and there are probably many more greater books than this one. What I do know is that this book made me like to read and To Kill A Mockingird makes me want to be a better person and keep on searching for those greater books.

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Summary: An inspirational tale for the heart...
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I believe that To Kill A Mockingbird is the single most important novel a person can read in their life. My class has just finished reading the novel (10th grade English) and I am just astonished! I am not one who reads alot, but I couldn't wait to finish the novel, but for personal reasons, rather just removing the burden of nightly reading and study questions.

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Summary: A classic for the ages
Review: How can anyone top the remarkable "To Kill A Mockingbird"? seen through the tender eyes of young Scout Finch, Lee unfolds the story in a beatiful way. The story was one of the most emotional and heartfelt stories ever. Anyone who thinks this book is too slow had book attention deficit disorder. It was PHEONOMAL. YOU MUST READ IT!

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Summary: Masterpiece
Review: I would not be engaging in hyperbole when I say that To Kill A Mockingbird was the single most important book I've read in my life. I am 35 now, and I read the book at 13 years of age. Although a voracious reader long before 13, this book was the first piece of true Literature which I had the pleasure of devouring. It showed me how great literature, great *art*, could transcend the mundane and resonate in the soul ages after reading its final words. With this book my love of literature kicked into hyperdrive, and I'd have to say that if not for To Kill A Mockingbird I would not have gone on to major in Literature in college. It still remains a favorite that I re-read every few years. As an aside, I might add that the movie version was one of the most thoughtful, true-to-the-spirit-of-the-original-work adaptations that I have ever seen on the big screen (or the small screen, for that matter). I can only hope that this book will continue to be taught in our schools for generations to come.

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Summary: I Loved This Book
Review: This is a great book about life in the South during the 1930s. It's about a brother, sister, and a neighbor named "Dill", and the adventures (realistic adventures) that they go on.

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Summary: I hated reading books in school- till I met this one!
Review: The more I read of this book, the more I learned to love it. Who has read enough John Grisham books but is still interested in reading about law and justice and the means to oppose these, try this book, that fascinates by its great emotions that let the reader feel with little Scout.

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Summary: An unforgettable novel
Review: This unforgettable novel told through the eyes of a child is moving, compassionate, and touching. It expresses innocence, love, and kindness, but at the same time, shows cruelty and hatred. It's a masterpiece of literature!

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Summary: This is a phenominal book about true racism and prejudice
Review: This book is in my opinion is about the mockingbirds that we never are never considerate too. In this book you experience the true racism there was in the south. Lee does a great job of describing the settings and original characters. But there is one critical mistake the author makes she makes Atticus to be such a good character and not believable. Attius is made out to be the perfect character the flawless one. HE is tooooo perfect. Anyways it was a great book and i recommend it to ages 11 and up. It is a great book.

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Summary: This book is about unfairness;about a major issue--prejudism
Review: This was a great book that leaves the reader touched. Im only in 8th grade and enjoyed it tremendously. The reader feels as if they were right there by the characters' sides. Fabulous!

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Summary: a warning
Review: all my life I heard this is the greatest book. well, its not. the storyline is o.k., but otherwise.....its definately NOT great.