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emilynsopp's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Great read after Just Mercy.
blakeisgreene's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
abigail_bonds's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
pinksreads's review against another edition
5.0
My first 5-star of 2020 I was absolutely delighted, reading this book!
The delicate racial implications intertwined with life in the countryside was so perfectly portrayed using the simplest words. The hypocrisy of white people, the underlying compassion everyone feels for people of colour along with societal restrictions that do not let them voice it, one man's take on justice and its result on the town and its people, all so perfectly done.
A child's perspective was probably the best way to tackle a delicate topic such as race. Under the naivity lies etched the entire struggle of people of colour even after their supposed freedom from slavery.
Some words were a little difficult to understand (cue the country accent), but I was able to make sense of things generally.
The parenting aspect of life was also brought to life, with Atticus' struggle as a single father who is working as a lawyer. How he doesn't hide anything from his children, how he's so blunt about his profession with his children, how he handles the threats that accompany his job, a solid man. It was also wonderful how Aunt Alexandra adjusted to life with Scout and Jem, forgetting her mission of changing their upbringing.
This is one of those books where no plot-line seems relevant but its existence in the book makes perfect sense still. I would highly recommend.
The delicate racial implications intertwined with life in the countryside was so perfectly portrayed using the simplest words. The hypocrisy of white people, the underlying compassion everyone feels for people of colour along with societal restrictions that do not let them voice it, one man's take on justice and its result on the town and its people, all so perfectly done.
A child's perspective was probably the best way to tackle a delicate topic such as race. Under the naivity lies etched the entire struggle of people of colour even after their supposed freedom from slavery.
Some words were a little difficult to understand (cue the country accent), but I was able to make sense of things generally.
The parenting aspect of life was also brought to life, with Atticus' struggle as a single father who is working as a lawyer. How he doesn't hide anything from his children, how he's so blunt about his profession with his children, how he handles the threats that accompany his job, a solid man. It was also wonderful how Aunt Alexandra adjusted to life with Scout and Jem, forgetting her mission of changing their upbringing.
This is one of those books where no plot-line seems relevant but its existence in the book makes perfect sense still. I would highly recommend.
halsefni's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
nhinshaw's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
A classic that always leaves me puzzling about human nature.
bribell89's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jakewilliams93's review against another edition
4.0
A simple book with some not so simple truths. A fun (sad at times for humanity’s sake) story and at times thought provoking
“As you grow older, you’ll see white men cheat black men every day of your life, but let me tell you something and don’t you forget it—whenever a white man does that to a black man, no matter who he is, how rich he is, or how fine a family he comes from, that white man is trash”
I do wish there were more perspective into the black characters’ lives and thoughts.
“As you grow older, you’ll see white men cheat black men every day of your life, but let me tell you something and don’t you forget it—whenever a white man does that to a black man, no matter who he is, how rich he is, or how fine a family he comes from, that white man is trash”
I do wish there were more perspective into the black characters’ lives and thoughts.