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Summary: a little slice of heaven
Review: one thing no one ever remembers to mention about this book: it's funny (if you have anything resembling a sense of humor, you will laugh out loud at least once, gauranteed...but be warned, you might just cry a little too...).There is much that one can learn in it's pages about ethics, the depression era south, parenting, respect, dignity, pride, and crafting a well written sentence (the subtler points of these tend to be universally lost on 14 year olds and high school english teachers alike). well worth the time and money!
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Summary: To Kill a Mockingbird
Review: The book To Kill a Mockingbird was an great book. However, there were parts of the book which nI did not agree with, and did not like. The book got off to a boring, slow start, but turned out to be an excellent book. The book is writted through this girl named Scout. She has a brother, Jem, and a best friend, Dill. The book starts out with the three of them trying to get Boo Radley out of his house. However, during the middle of the book they get involved in a trial, which leads to what happens in the end. This book has excellent suspence, and an excellent story line. I suggest this book to everyone. It is a great book! :) Note: dont let the slow start make you quit this book in the beginning. The book gets sooooo much soooooo much sooooo much better! Read this book!
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Summary: THE BIGGEST FAN OF THIS BOOK
Review: Well I am only 14 but when my dad wanted me to read this book I wasn't all to thrilled about it, I usually don't find many books that I really enjoy, But this one touched the heart, kept me wanting more the whole time, and the characters are so realistic, you feel like you could be one of them. My favorite part of this book is the mystery about Boo Radly, thats what kept me wanting to find out who he really was. I recomand this book to everyone ages 11 and up. Its one of the greatest classics. Read it and find out.
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Summary: One of The Best Books I've Ever Read
Review: I am not a reader, but right when I opened this book my freshman year of high school, it was wonderful. The adventures of Scout, Jem and Dill are amazing. Scout relates to a lot of girls who are "Tom Boys" like I used to be. The mysterious Boo Radley makes you want to continue reading, as he hides more and more things in the tree. The Ewell's were a horrible family... Dirty, and really rude people... I thought this book was written extremely well, in fact, next to The Great Gatsby, this has got to be one of my favorite books. You should reasd this book when you get the chance.
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Summary: boring
Review: no offense to anyone who liked it, but i thought it was boring
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Summary: One of the finest novels ever!
Review: I found this book an absolute pleasure to read. It flows well and the characters are very compelling. And, not only is it a "good read", but there are excellent morals and values to be found as well. It's a book that could be read over and over again, with new insights gleaned each time.
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Summary: Claire Smith's review
Review: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee is based mainly on racialprejudice, love, and injustice in society. The main ideas that reallystuck out in my mind were the ideas of racial discrepancies and human dignity. Harper Lee really captured these two ideas in her book. Back then in the 1930s it was normal to look dowm on people because they were a different race. Atticus said it best: "you don't really know someone until you walk around in their shoes." I think this quote was a very significant part of the book. There was another part in the book when Ms. Gates stated: "We live in a democracy kids, over here we don't persecute other people." That simple statement really reflected the whole idea of the town and all across America
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Summary: subtle humor makes an unpleasant topic a great book
Review: The best thing about this book is the characters. They are all so beleivable and you sympathize with them and feel their emotions...a sign of great writing. I think the thing I like most about this book is that it has a bit of subtle himor thrown in. My favorite line in this book, or any other , is when Scout says " Pass the damn ham, please" at the dinner table. Just an example of the depth of the characters. Atticus is one of the best father figures I have ever seen. My good friend is named Jean Louise and to this day I still call her Scout. That is how much I love this book....an all time favorite, with a great message for everyone.
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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.
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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.
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