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Summary: To kill A Mockingbird
Review: This book is the number 1 best book on my list and should on yours. It very touching and makes you think a little.
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Summary: A Beautiful Timeless Masterpiece
Review: 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a true American Classic. It takes place in a small Alabama town of Maycomb, with a three year journey through the life of a 8 year old girl named Scout Finch, her brother Jem and her father Atticus. Atticus Finch is a trial lawyer representing a young black man accused of raping a white woman. The entire story is told through the eyes of a child who describes the event leading up to her brother's arm being broken as the book begins it's course. There is an incredible blend of characters throughout this story including the mysterious town boogeyman 'Boo Radley'. All of the stories events surround the trial their father is involved in, and how he stands by his principles for a man he knows to be innocent despite the ugly side of generalized racial predjudice he is forced to endure as he takes on this case. The children are soon caught up in series of events they do not fully understand as a result of this. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a brilliant literary work that explores the conscienceness of innocence in a little southern girl with the triumphant heart of an adventurer. Harper Lee delivers a timeless novel about truth and honesty that is gracefully forged with the undying instruments of intrigue and heroism. Although it is set in the 1930's in Alabama, it could very well translate itself to almost any modern American city at any period in history with it's magnificent depth and beauty. Atticus is a true patriot of ethics and morality as he stands firm on the principles of truth, despite the vicious recoil he endures in his journey. A novel of profound impact on the heart and soul, Harper Lee created an incredible and unforgettable novel that deserves to be re-read generation to generation for its timeless example of fatherhood, honesty and justice. When I first read this book I knew that I had read a work of something more than a mere tale about a lazy Southern town. I was holding in my hands true beauty written by a literary master. You will love this one without a doubt. It will change you life, and rekindle that radiant spark of endless childhood in your soul. A great work indeed.
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Summary: The Epitomy of Classic Literature
Review: Harper Lee's timeless novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird", tops the list of classic literature. It shows bitterness and descrimination of all kinds through the innocent eyes of Scout Finch, a young girl in Maycomb, Alabama. Her father, the town's best lawyer, tries to teach his children the lessons of life by living it, instead of by just being told.The plot revolves around a court case involving a black man being accused of raping a white woman. Scout's father, Atticus, takes on the impossible case, causing society to shame him and his family. This wonderful piece of literature is a fantastic depiction of life in the south in the earlier part of the century.
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Summary: A nice classic
Review: Having read this book 20 years or so ago in high school, I had a suggestion to try it again. I'm glad I did. The daily life of Scout Finch is described well. Characters Jem and Atticus Finch are good too. Add in summer friend, Dill. Of course the daily activities include wondering on a way to get the infamous Boo Radley out of his house. The trial of Tom Robinson is also very interesting. The end result a really entertaining story by Harper Lee.
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Summary: To Kill a Mockingbird
Review: This book is one of the best books i have ever read in my life. It excemplifies such character and such realism...its a wonderful book for kids of all ages.
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Summary: Great
Review: This is a coming of age novel, which means that characters in the novel either mature or become aware of something they never knew before. This story tells the adventure of two lovable children named Scout and Jem and their many 'adventures.' As they grow older, a matter of a few years, they become aware of many prejudices and that their world is not perfect. They go through a trial for rape and assault, because their father Atticus is a lawyer defending the man on trial. They also experience a mean old lady, gossip, attempted murder, and a house burning down. The events in the book are far too long to get into detail about. Pick yourself up a copy and see that this book is great!
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Summary: More than racial issues
Review: "To Kill A Mockingbird" is more than the usually discussed issues of racial bigotry and the human condition under trial. Don't let me take away from those values at all... but Harper Lee has written a book transcending a literary social commentary. She has written a love story. A love story? huh? Who gets married? Does anyone kiss? Are there passages of deep romance? No, no, no... none of that. Try instead family love. Atticus is the kind of single dad we need to see more of in this generation. He cares for his children so much that he protects them from the fires of his grown-up life of representing an innocent man. He protects them from the full impact of his neighbor's lies. He shows them how to love them, even though he knows his neighbors hate him and the love of fellow man he represents. If all Atticus, the father, did, was love the innocent man, he would be doing a good thing, but he demonstrates love and allows dignity (when possible) for the ones persecuting the innocent. He shows he is a big man, and his children mimic this sense of understanding. Deeply rooted in the memories of his children, the story has a gentle subtext of growing up. You can almiost taste the lemonade of the porch and smell the flowers in nearby gardens. Lee's power as an author here is that she does let her statements about humanity overtake the story. Rather, she lets the story tell the story, and she just writes down what happened in her imagination. Her characters are not paste-up Southern children or adults, but complex characters all of us relate to (even me up here near Chicago!). Relationships are embedded in the depth of being neighbors. This creating a mileau of angst in Atticus' children when they see the adults warring in court and out of court in matters of truth. I fully recommend this book, and think to give it the best reading possible, examine how interwoven the story is with its various cultures and characters. The power of Lee's message will be plenty clear. Anthony Trendl
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Summary: A Classic
Review: What a wonderful story and what a refreshing change to read a story written with such virtue, honesty, and integrity! Where are the Atticus Finches' in today's world? Simply Wonderful!
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Summary: I Love This Book
Review: I am 13 years old and had to read this book for summer reading this summer (summer of 9th grade) and believe it or not I fell in love with it. I read the whole book in 2 days. This book contains views from the eyes of a child. It is filled with history, suspense,drama and many other interesting topics. Harper Lee truly is a person with a wonderful gift. To Kill A Mockingbird puts your beliefs to the test. I highly recomend this book for people ages 13 and older because there is some slight vaulgarity. Read this book and find out if truth prevails.
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Summary: To Kill A Mockingbird is one of the best books in town!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book....it was cleverly written by the author...we see the prejudices and all the different types of people living in Maycomb County come alive through the narration of Scout,a girl who has not quite yet reached the age of 9.The book was written in a simple, and yet humourous way, and the message that the author was trying to get across is very clear, that we should never ever judge people until we have seen their true colours.Alas! The world is often less than perfect and sensible people such as Atticus, Scout's father, are becoming extinct. I read this book twice, and it brought me to tears each time. The simple acts of kindness shown to Scout and his older brother, Jem, by their neighbour, "Boo" Radley, are really touching. People like "Boo" , who have strange and weird habits and are not like the ordinary being, are often misunderstood and misjudged by people.However, they often have a beautiful side to them that people fail to see.After reading this book, it really made me think twice about the misconceptions that appearances give.
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