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idonttcareeeee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
LOVED LOVED LOVED the main family dynamics so heartwarming omg. especially the friendship between dill, scout, and jem. all of them were great
i genuinely loved all of the characters too, they were lovely and real
very interesting to read stuff that's set and based around segregation and the racism targeted towards black and still be able to use some of that stuff today with the whole palestine thing going on !!
def would've lowkey hated this if i actually read it in high school
Graphic: Child abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, and Racism
ieotter13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, and Slavery
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Death of parent
katewhite77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Told over two years through the eyes of three children who are part of a close-knit neighbourhood in Alabama in the early 1930s.
The novel opens by introducing a bit of neighbourhood legend, which helps set the scene and how socially conservative the community really is.
Aticus Finch, single Dad to Gem and Scout, two of the aforementioned children, is a progressive parent and lawyer, which becomes more and more important as we move the novel.
The absolute genius of this novel ìs that it is told through the eyes of three ìnocet children as it drives home to the reader quite how ridiculous the adult world can be sometimes.
It's funny as I was pretty sure I had read this book as a teenager and I remembered the beginning but there was a large swathe of the plot I had completely forgotten, so much so that I assumed I must not have finished the book but then I remembered the end, so I must have completed it.
I can imagine teenage me not really appreciating the more nuanced aspects of the plot, particularly when it came to Atticus' willingness not to follow the conversations of the time. So, I am really glad I read it again as an adult.
I think this really deserves its classic status.
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Colonisation, and Classism
dionysius_miller's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Alcohol
Minor: Police brutality and Classism
mdal26's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Violence, and Classism
asimpson7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Incest, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Blood, and Antisemitism
annapox's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Mental illness, Misogyny, Slavery, Violence, Antisemitism, Medical content, Death of parent, Colonisation, and War
isabelle_mary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Bullying, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Fire/Fire injury
shelbywhite's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Suicide attempt
cecereads__'s review against another edition
4.5
I really enjoyed Scout’s narration, her relationship with Jem and Atticus was adorable.
I liked how the town was portrayed and the different ppl in it and how they all had specific and recognisable traits. The story was just told very well imo.
I’d say it’s a must-read as classics go but I really cannot “ignore” the n-word being used, idc that “it was a different time” and I know that it’s authentic bc that is what happened and it’s showcased well by the writing, I just don’t want to see the word written by a white person. If that’s “sensitive”, then I’ll turn it around and ask if being insensitive about it is okay…
Anyway, I’m glad I (finally) read it
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Incest, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Violence, Stalking, Murder, and Alcohol