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Summary: This book read fairly weel, and I enjoyed it.
Review: I really like the theme of this piece. I learned that people really are good once one gets to know them. I liked this book, because it really doesn't leave one hanging as some books do. I had to write four reports on this book; I thought it was easy because the book is very interesting so I really didn't mind reading it. I started to read the book even before it was required. This book is good, but I did think that it didn't make sense at the beginning when I frist started reading it.
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Summary: To Kill A Mockingbird, a really great book
Review: I thought To Kill A Mocking Bird was a really good book The author, Harper Lee does a really good job of tricking you into thinking you know exactly what is going to happen and then the unthinkable happens. My favorite part was the end when the last thing you think could possibly happen actually happens. This book is fiction but it sounds as though it could or really has happened. The story takes place in Alabama, 1932 during segregation. It is told by Scout, an eight year old girl who does not want to grow up. She has an older brother named Jem and every summer their friend Dill comes up and visits them. They play games and try and get their creepy neighbor who never comes out, to come out. I think if the story had been told by Jem it would be totally different and the points of view would be very different. I thought it was a very good book because something is always happening and you can't put it down. I highly recommend reading it.
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Summary: A classic, finely crafted tale.
Review: Like a lot of people, I originally read this novel in high school. It's considered a 'classic' and a book that young people should read before college. It is both of those things, but it is also an excellent novel to read for pleasure.The story takes place in Maycomb, Alabama during the 1930's. A time and place very alien to most of us in the modern world. At the center of the story is Scout, a fiesty young tomboy, just old enough to go to school. She has an older brother, Jem, and the two of them get into all sorts of scrapes. They enjoy play-acting and spinning scary tales about the spooky town recluse, Boo Radley. The other plot strand involves their father, Atticus Finch, who is the town lawyer. Atticus is called upon to defend an African-American man who has been accused of raping a white woman. The reader can imagine the climate of the town towards African-Americans at that time. The town is rampant with racism, and Atticus has his work cut out for him. Not because the accused is guilty, but because it's likely that the 12 white men sitting on the jury will convict him even if he's innocent. Lee's mastery is shown when the two plot strands come together in a spectacular way, resulting in danger for the Finch family and the man Atticus has sworn to defend. Sadly, this Pulitzer Prize winner was the only novel Lee ever wrote.
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Summary: A necessary read for students
Review: This book sends a strong message about bigotry and racial prejudice and hatred that was experienced in the south by a small family. It portrays the truth about then and sadly, even now. But not only does the book have a moral but it allows us to enjoy the childhood of Jed and Scout. Although often confusing and sometimes disturbing...I highly recommend this book...and I am a tough critic.
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Summary: A rare gem in American literature
Review: This beautifully written story of a southern family is a masterpiece of American literature. I can only assume that the negative comments written below are the result of deliberate sabotage or ignorance. It is a heart-wrenching and heartwarming tale that superbly reflects the times, including the very real presence of race and gender discrimination. An astonishing read that helps us appreciate just how far we've come and how far we've got to go.
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Summary: Mockingbird true classic
Review: I have recently finished reading the book, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. I must admit, it exceeds all my limitations that I had put on it. This is a great book and I think all should read it. I've been on the internet and searching the library for a critical review of the book for an english assingment. I was told to find a negative review because the assignment would be much easier. I've been looking for over a week and am yet to find a review that's truly negative. Most reviews are all positive saying this is one of the best books they've read, ect... As I searched amazon.com I found that most of the people who disliked the book said it was confusing or boring. Most likely, this was over their reading level. The way she involves the theme of prejudice, bravery, and the realizations that come with maturity are supurb. I am willing to debate this book so anyone who would like to is welcome to email me.
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Summary: Summaries for Thoughts?
Review: As a student you are required to read certain material that you may simply not be interested in or is perhaps too difficult. Cliff Notes often help with reports or summaries due for class;however, they are to be used after reading the novel firstly. The problem with this asistant is that it does not offer chapter by chapter summarization. It usually groups three chapters together. This becomes a problem when you expected to acquire help with the summaries of every chapter, you wanted to make sure you comprehend the main events and don't go off ranting about mundane details. Not to say that this is not worth buying, it can be of great worth when writing a book report and such. But I strongly advise that you read the actual novel first, even if its difficult or timely.
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Summary: Yuk! I hate this book! Horrible! Don't EVER read it!!!!!!
Review: This book is so horrible, it's not even funny! I have to read it for 9th grade english, and let me tell you, if the teachers ever assign you to this book prepare for complete and utter bordem and confusion! Yuk! I finished reading it and my mom read this book when she was 14, and she hated it too! About everybody I have talked to has hated it! DO NOT READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!! I don't like these kinds of books anyway, but I was assigned to read it! Yuk! Try to avoid reading this book as much as possible. Every thing in it is confusing. It talks about one subject, and, all of a sudden, out of the blue, you are in another subject! It is hard to follow, and there is too much information given at one time. Try to avoid it!
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Summary: Appalled is the best word...
Review: I was actually enjoying this novel. It deals with the tradition of discrimination in a small southern town called Maycomb, Alabama. It deals with how one lawyer, Atticus Finch, tries to fight discrimination and seek justice for a black man named Tom Robinson who is falsely accused of raping a white woman. However, I am thoroughly appaled at a gender discrimination in the novel. In chapter 23 (page 221 in this edition)...well, I'll type it, and u can see for yourself: '[Atticus]: "...for one thing, Miss Maudie can't serve on a jury because she's a woman-" "You mean women in Alabama can't-?" I was indignant. "I do. I guess it's to protect our frail ladies from sordid cases like Tom's. Besides," Atticus grinned, "I doubt if we'd ever get a complete case tried- the ladies'd be interrrupting to ask questions." Jem and I laughed....Perhaps our forefathers were wise.' Now, for a novel that is a.) written by a woman, and b.) has a lead charcter who is supposed to be educated and non-biased, it sure seems that while racial prejudice is inhumane, gender bias is accepted as normal and just, applauded as intlelligent, and even humorous to the ever noble Finch family. Is it just me, or does anyone else see this is an enormous hypocrisy? I actually wonder if I'm the first person to notice this.
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Summary: Everyone should read this book!
Review: Everyone who can appreciate a wonderful book, that is. Masterfully done, sweetly written, with a flowing style that seems to read itself. Almost perfect!!
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