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Summary: Simply brillant
Review: This book is one with both style and substance. The story itself
is compelling, but the writing is also great. This isn't a dumb-downed John Grisham-type popular novel, nor an overly pretentious John Updike "literary" story. The voice of Scout is perfect and it is very rare to see a child portrayed rightly. Unlike other books, the children are neither adults in small bodies nor treated as human larvae unable to understand the world. The things that Scout doesn't understand are the things about this world that don't make sense: racism and injustice. This is one of the handful of books that are close to perfection.
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Summary: Roses Pritchard captures Harper Lee's voice
Review: I read "To Kill A Mockingbird" for the first time in my early twenties, and it changed the way I read books. It more than entertained (although it did that as well), it made me look at my place in the world in a profound way. I was skeptical when we found the audio book because so many times the reader gets in the way of the story. Happily, this wasn't the case with this audio book. Roses Pritchard perfectly captures Harper Lee's distinctive and straightforward voice, finding all the subtle nuances and bringing that small southern town to life. We usually lend our audio books to friends when they take long car trips, but this is one that won't ever leave our library. (We'll buy one as a "bon voyage" gift instead!)
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Summary: No wonder why it's a classic
Review: With 700 plus reviews, I will keep this one short. I must confess I have read this book either in high school or junior high, but I barely remember it. After reading it again the second time, I have to say, that it is one of those books that every time you read it, it leaves with a greater impact on your soul. I plan to read this book again in 10 or 20 years just to see what new insights I can glean from this book.The story is told from a young girl's eyes, as she witnesses some doings in Maycomb. Scout and her brother Jem are the town's lawyer's children. While growing up, they begin to discover why their father is really a gentleman, especially when he defends a black man accused of rape. That trial is not only felt throughout the town, but it affected Jem and Scout too in coloring their viewpoints of the world around them. This is not your typical coming-of-age book. This is a book meant to provoke people to think and ponder on some of the issues she deals with in this book. It is a book I think every one should read ~~ regardless of their values and beliefs. I know that it is one book I plan to have my children to read as well as the nieces and nephews in my family. It is a book designed to get people to think and act ~~ not to live life passively. It's a book for the classics. One for the ages ahead to read as well as those in the present too.
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Summary: Incredible
Review: I can really see why this book is a literary classic. People ask me what it's about, I really don't know how to explain. I live in the south in a small town and this book is still reminicent of the way the "old timers" act. Harper Lee was an amazing writer. 'nuff said
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Summary: Listed In My Top 10 Favorite Books
Review: I read that Harper Lee never wrote another book because everything she had to say she said in "To Kill A Mockingbird." And did she! In a heartwarming story, set during the Depression in Alabama, she teaches us all about race, class, justice, and leaving childhood behind. I read this book every other year or so and it just gets better with each reading. I particularly enjoyed my last reading having just finished Melany Neilson's "Persia Cafe." It is a similar story except that its hero is a young woman named Franny. Both Atticus and Franny are exceptional people who follow their conscience and are rewarded. Also, Leif Enger's "Peace Like A River" has a character that reminded me of Scout. Her name is Swede and she is utterly charming. It is wonderful to be reminded of my favorite characters in "To Kill A Mockingbird" through reading some of the great contemporary fiction that is out there today. If you liked "To Kill A Mockingbird" (and how could you not?!) I would highly recommend either of the two novels previously mentioned in this review.
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Summary: Need inspiration?
Review: I remember reading this book back in high school. I wasn't really into reading books, but somehow this one really got my attention from very beginning to the end. I don't really need to write about this masterpiece since this masterpiece is backed with many acclaimed reviews. What this book really wants to point out is the presence of racism. Not only Harper Lee describes this small town with his own imagination beautifully, but also writes what he wants to say to the world of racism. There's this one speech by Atticus toward the end, and let me tell you, it will touch your heart with inspiration, the sense of justice, and determination.
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Summary: A boring, stuffy classic? No way!
Review: I have never really liked classic books, I have to admit. But in seventh grade, my English teacher recommended his all-time favorite book to us to read for a book report ~ To Kill A Mockingbird. I still didn't want to read it, until my friend read it and convinced me to try it too. Well, what a lucky thing I did! This is a great book, using symbolisum and racism to bring a heart-warming story to life. I enjoyed seeing the story unfold from the eyes of young Scout, and would recommend this book to anyone. Best of all, if you found this classic not-so-boring-after-all, then you'll be glad to find others aren't so boring either. My 8th grade English teacher has just informed me I should start reading "the classics". I didn't want to ~ until I remembered what a nice surprise I'd found in To Kill A Mockingbird. So go ahead! Give this well-written, enjoyable classic the benenfit of the doubt.
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Summary: a historical sensation
Review: i am only 12 years old, and i can still see how amazing and honest this book is about our culture and the way things used to be. its so realistic, and the way that the writer captures such magnifigance through a childs' eyes is truly inspiring. to top it all off, i'm only half way through the book! prejudice was a terrible thing, as was slavery. this book shows how terrible, yet wonderful our history was and how good we can try to make and improve it. i recommend this book to anyone who has a nack for reading, or perhaps doesn't, because this will light up the bulb to your world.
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Summary: A Timeless Story of Overcoming Hatred
Review: The 1930's were a turbulent time for the South. Racism was commonplace. This was the way of life in Maycomb County, home of Atticus, Jem and Scout Finch.
Scout was Jem's younger sister. Thier father, Atticus, was a laywer. The Finch's neighbor is of great interst to the kids. It is the home of the elusive Boo Radley.
Dill, a friend of the Finch's visits every summer. He encouages them to try to draw Boo out. They come up with many plans to the this accomplished, but none work.
Atticus is appointed to represent a black man, Tom Robinson, in a rape case. Tom is unjustly convicted and shot while trying to escape prison. Later, after a Thanksgiving pageant, Scout and Jem are attacked. The attacker was killed by an unknown person helping the kids. Who were these two people you ask? Read the book and find out.
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Summary: My favorite book
Review: To Kill A Mockingbird is the story of a family in 1930's Maycomb, Alabama. The father, Atticus Finch, is a lawyer who does the best he can for his two children, Jeremy (Jem) and Jean Louise (Scout). The story is told in retrospect by Scout and spans about three years of her young life. This book has several themes and each person who reads it will come away finding their own personal meaning in the story. For me it is the poignancy with which the author shows us how Scout watches Atticus, her nanny Calpurnia, and the other people around her to learn what is -Grace, compassion, courage, decency, tolerance, forgiveness, dignity, honor, and ultimately love. I think Harper Lee was right when she said she always considered her book to be a simple love story.
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