Reviews

To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee

ecsun345's review

4.0

I had to read this for english. It was a good book, I guess.

mrs3vam's review

5.0

I have so many thoughts throughout the book, that its hard to organize them....I fell in love with Atticus Finch, what a gentleman, and his son is on the way to becoming like him...
I guess my favorite part would be the scene at the Jail, when Scout takes on the mob and you can see Atticus in fear yet resolute to defend this man.
I laughed and cried with Scout and Dill, and Jem. I wanted to meet Boo and pardon Tom and let Aunt Alexandra know that sometimes Atticus way was better than her....
:) I'm so glad I finally read this book, it became one of my favorites !

sydneystein's review

5.0

When I first read this book, it was because I didn't have to, and I am endlessly glad I did. Rereading it years later as an adult, I found it more exceptional than ever. Lee weaves together anecdotes into a tapestry full of humor, thoughtfulness, and anger at the way the world works. As the story comes to an end, I can't help but feel sad for Jem and Scout having to grow up and leave behind the innocence of their childhood. However, the narrator reminds me there are always lessons to be learned, and aging does not have to mean loss of self.

rachelkbc's review

5.0

For as long as I can remember, I wondered what was so great about To Kill a Mockingbird. Now I know. Although I did not read Harper Lee's novel in high school, I read the screenplay, strangely enough. I watched the classic Academy Award winning film. Finally I was drawn toward reading the book, and I'm glad that I did so. It's no wonder this novel is deemed a classic. From the get-go, I fell in love with the beauty of Harper Lee's prose. The characters I watched on screen came to life within the pages. To Kill A Mockingbird is a groundbreaking novel that explores great issues circulating around racial prejudice in a small, sleepy Alabama town through the viewpoint of a precocious nine-year-old girl. My favorite character throughout the book was the moral Atticus Finch, father of Scout (Jean Louise) and Jem Finch, and the lawyer who defends Tom Robinson. The story is wonderfully written, edifying to the very last page. I'm greatly looking forward to the sequel, Go Set A Watchman, which releases July 14, 2015. Interestingly enough Go Set A Watchman was written before To Kill A Mockingbird and follows Scout as a grown woman. Can't wait to read it as well! To Kill A Mockingbird is an undeniable classic!

whyjesswhyjess's review

5.0

If you want to just read a classic, just ONE, pick this one.
Some parts are gonna be rough, some parts are gonna be hilarious and some parts are gonna be weepy.
Atticus Fitch is, hands down, one of the best book characters out there.

nicoleileen's review

2.0

I couldn't get into this one. I had hoped as a classic, I would love it. I know I am in the minority. Part 2 of this one though, I will say was much better. There were definitely aspects of the characters I enjoyed and the history of the some of the events, but it just wasn't for me.

sddavis13's review

5.0

I loved this story!! I read it in one sitting I just couldn't put it down. If you haven't read it yet you must.

anovelstart's review

5.0

the ending makes the title make perfect sense. Such a shocking story, but absolutely brilliant! I'll be buying it for mother for Christmas.

lizmart88's review

4.0

A classic that lives up to its name. Amazing story of Atticus Finch & his children, especially Scout, in the South during a time of overt racism and bigotry.

entrehojasypalabras's review

5.0

Este libro me ha encantado, tiene unos personajes que me gustaron mucho y unas lecciones de vida inolvidables.