Rating: Summary: One of the Finest Books Ever Written Review: For some reason, I never had to read this in high school. I finally read it recently after seeing the stage version of To Kill A Mockingbird in Philadelphia. Without a doubt, this is one of the best books I have ever read. It is simple, straightforward, yet conveys a depth and sophistication unmatched in modern literature. The characters are warm and believable and the themes are, of course timeless. For anyone who "must" read this book (required summer reading, assignments, etc.), this one is a real pleasure.
Rating: Summary: An incredible read! Review: A couple years ago, a teacher of mine asked our class to read To Kill a Mockingbird. Reluctantly, I picked it up and began reading. Within minutes, I was watching young Jem, Scout, and Dill grow up, as everyone does, in 1930's Maycomb, Alabama. The author, Harper Lee, does an amazing job of portraying the characters exactly as they were meant to be; very few authors can make a reader admire with the utmost respect for a character as Harper Lee does with Atticus Finch, father to the narrator. If you are looking for a book that will keep you interested until the very end, this is definitely the one. I have read it three times and have enjoyed it every time.
Rating: Summary: Read it at twelve. Review: I have reread it several times since. It gave me the courage to fight against the injustices I saw happening around me and try to make my world a better and more loving place just like Scout. I will try to get my daughter her own copy when she is old enough to read. Mine is falling apart.
Rating: Summary: Best Seller Review: To Kill A Mockingbird is a thought provoking book. Through the eyes of a child, they could see the injustice of a black man being convicted for a crime he has not commited, but because of the colour of his skin he is GUILTY.
Rating: Summary: Great book down to the very last drop! Review: Expresses the life of childhood and the lessons to be learned extremely well along with life as a black in the early 1950's. Places an excelent perspective on racism and judgement.
Rating: Summary: GOOD Review: We had to read this at school and I thought it was going to be dumb. It turned out to be a great novel that was very realistic!Read it!
Rating: Summary: We should not make students to read a book like this! Review: We should spend time on doing something productive when we are young, and read those life thinkings when we are old enough to. So, I don't think that we should force all students to read this book, it should only be an option. But, it still a good book.
Rating: Summary: I'm in love Review: I loved this book so much, all of my thoughts and conversations were related to this book for days after reading it. I felt as though I knew the characters, had bonded with them. This book is so warm, and Scout just stole my heart.
Rating: Summary: Innocence and Injustices Review: I believe that the book was excellent. The characters were detailed and very realistic. Scout, the main character, presents the novel as an adult looking back, which helps the reader see exactly what a child would see, and learn exactly what a child would learn. Through the book, many injustices are seen, and it really helps you to understand why it is so important to "walk in other people's shoes". Over all, the book was excellent, very exciting, and entertaining!
Rating: Summary: Undisputable Genious Review: This book is undoubtadly the best book of all time. I have read it several times. Though many people tend to think it doesn't mean any more than the actual words written on the pages, it does. Symbolism is key in this book, and people should really take the time to sit down and read it. Everyone should read this book.
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