To Kill a Mockingbird

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Summary: A book filled with wonder and reality
Review: Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a great book that ties in childhood curiousity with harsh reality. For the first half of the book the narrarator Scout and her older brother Jem surround their lives with the mysterious Boo Radley. Boo is commonly known by the people of the community as an antisocial untouchable. The kids of maycomb have never seen Boo, so they make it their duty to seek him and introduce him to their world. However, the trial of a crippled black man shifts the excitement from the hibernating Boo, to the most controversial trial Maycomb has ever witnessed. Tom Robinson a poor black man was accused of raping Mayella Ewell who carries the poor reputation of her family. Tom becomes a victim of the unbalanced justice scale of early twentieth century Alabama. The trial glorifies the word of a crooked white person over the honesty of Tom Robinson. Atticus, Jem and Scout's father, who is constantly trying to set a good example for his children, is infuriated with the decision. This trial deeply effects the kids' lives by introducing the horror of an unequal society at a young age. As the book comes to a close an awkward situation ties both parts of the story together. This book is a classic for its insight on children and its social commentary.

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Summary: A candid Testament Of Grwing Up
Review: To Kill A Mockingbird is a candid testament of the trials and tribulations of growing up. I can honestly say that book has had a permanent effect on me, one I cannot forget. I feel the strongest aspect of this novel is it's realistic characters and detailed adventures. Atticus is a character that has such depth and sincerity it's amazing. Atticus is an excellent example of someone who is ahead of their time, he has an unbelievably large amount of love in his heart, and his children really are his life. He is very up front and honest with Jem and Scout, always treating them as equals. Atticus has no problem with defending a black man, something the town looks down on him for. Jem is a great example of a boy going through the average adolescent pains. And Scout, the stereotypical tomboy, is along for the ride. Scout however, is changing just as much, and has a lot of growth ahead of her. From the beginning of the book, I was drawn to the mystery and uncertainty of Boo Radely. The stories about him, became more and more interesting and forced me to consider who and what he was. As I reached deeper into the book, I found more and more to relate to. I know I am reading a good book, when as I am reading it I can see a movie in my head. It's an extraordinary feeling to see a book acting itself out. To Kill A Mockingbird has every element needed to make it a classic, but I recommend children of all ages to read it because of how unique it is. I have read other coming of age novels, and none compare to this literary masterpiece. It provides facts about the past and insight to the future. It's a book that anyone can relate to. I found myself witting down quotes from the book, because some of the things in it left me speechless. I found that so many things in this book remind me of my childhood. It lets you see the world from the objective of a child, something many people forget. With an emotional end, and a wonderful flowing of incidents, To Kill A Mockingbird gives everything anyone would need to know about Maccob County ,and the word itself. Possibly the greatest work I have ever laid eyes upon, I recommend this book for anyone, who has the patience for something different.

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Summary: #1 Book of all Times
Review: I have read this book 8 times and am reading it for the ninth time in my highschool novels class. I think it is the best book ever written and teaches us so many lessons for life. I give it 5 stars and 2 thumbs up!

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Summary: Fascinating: From A Child's Eyes
Review: I have recently finished Harper Lee's, To Kill A Mockingbird. It is a wonderful book written from the eyes of a child, putting you in her world. Scout and Jem are two very well developed characters that you see grow and mature through the three year time span in which the novel covers. Their father, Atticus, is a great example of how the perfect parent should be. He treats the children as young adults; allowing them to make their own decisions. Just reading about the children's mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley, brought back many childhood memories. I truly enjoyed the beginning when all that Jem, Scout, and Dill wanted to do was sneak a peak at Boo. Although the book takes a turn into another direction with Tom Robinson's trial, the ending joins both plots together, making one brilliant masterpiece. I recommend it for anyone who had a curiousity when they were younger.

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Summary: A Mockingbird Lover
Review: I recently finished Harper Lee's remarkable novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, and I fell completely in love with it. This wonderful book really takes you deep into the truth of our human identity. It shows love, hatred, cruelty, and kindness all through the eyes of a child leaving you with many emotions and thoughts. Harper Lee's way of writing really attracted me. One thing I liked was that you are demanded to use your imagination. Not everything is written right out for you. You really have to think about what the character's appearance is, dream about what will happen next, etc. The ending is an example of this. It is not complete. It leaves you with many questions running through your head that only you can answer. I also enjoyed the way Harper Lee broke the book into two totally different ideas, with the same significance, and brought them into one at the end. I learned and understood many new aspects of life by reading this book. Harper Lee has a point to make and she does it very well. I would recommend it to anyone who is ready to sit down and really read a great book.

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Summary: Five stars is not enough!
Review: Harper Lee's novel is undoubtedly my favorite book of all time. I don't know one single person who has not liked it. I have read it about three times and I feel like Scout, Jem, Atticus, Dill, and even Boo Radley, the mysterious loner of the story, are people I have known and loved always. This book is certainly one of the best American novels ever written, and certainly the greatest American book of the twentieth century. Not reading this book is a tragedy. The character development and the emotional current of the book will penetrate your heart and mark you forever. I know you will never, ever forget the powerful message of the book if you allow yourself to be attached to what, in my opinion, are the most well-developed, strong collection of souls in an incredibly touching story that takes place in the American South. Read it, fall in love with it, read it again, and fall in love even more. The book is a masterpiece and an privilege to read.

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Summary: Color Me Impressed
Review: When I sat down to read "To Kill a Mockingbird" I thought I was in for another long, boring, reading assignment. On the contrary, I found myself so impressed by the novel I was soon reading it in my spare time. The childhood tale of 'how Jem broke his arm' intrigued me to the very end. My interest in the eerie neighbor, Boo Radly, soon gave way to the shocking Ewell trials. At the end, each detail came together in a clever ending. Strategic foreshadowing and vivid description, although not overdone, contributed to the novel's appeal.

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Summary: To Kill a Mockingbird Review
Review: I recently finished this book and I really enjoyed it. The description of the feelings and scenery is wonderful, but doesn't overly describe, so there's a lot of legroom for you imagination. The characters Jem and Scout were fully three dimensional and grew with the book. Atticus was the perfect parent, and always led his children in the right direction and told them the truth without being harsh. Overall the book, was absoulutly great, but there was only one thing I didn't like. After the book was done, it leaves the reader wondering what happens to Jem, Scout, Dill and Boo. Does Scout marry Dill? Does Jem decide to be a lawyer like Atticus? Other than that, I found the book to be excellent

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Summary: Excellent Piece of Literature
Review: Harper Lee's to Kill a Mockingbird is a wonderful piece of literature that brings meaning to it's title. About a little girl along with her father and brother surviving small town life along with discrimination and poverty in her quest to make the small town believe in equality and her hilarious attempt to bring a man out of the depths of his hiding.

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Summary: A Great Book!
Review: I first read this book in fifth grade, as an assignment for school. Now I'm a freshman in high school, and I've read it three or four times since! This book is good for anyone, but it depends on their maturity level. The content was a little heavy for fifth graders, but as you get older, you really start to like it more. I'd recommend it to anyone!