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mansikwatra's review against another edition
5.0
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
Before I pick up any of the great literary works, I cross my fingers and hope that the book wouldn't simply collapse under all the expectations associated with its popularity and turn out to be overrated. 'To kill a mockingbird' had been on my reading list for as long as I can remember, simmering until the need to read it grew stronger. Usually, it takes me weeks to get through books of this intensity but 'To kill a mockingbird' opens its doors to its reader, holding the reader's hand and taking him or her on a beautiful and thought provoking ride through the 1930s Alabama. I eased into the story, which progressed like a grey cloud moving slowly through the town, raining down on its folks after ages of drought.
I listened to Atticus; climbed into each character's skin and walked around for a week. The story has been woven around the prejudice against black people in southern United States, a region marred with history of black slavery. The events unfold through the voice of a young girl, Scout Finch, who under the wings of a wise father, Atticus and a protective brother, Jem, grows up to witness how truth sometimes loses against how we choose to see the world, lost in our own prejudices. The whole Finch family has to deal with the wrongful conviction of a black man, each affected by it in a different way.
This is one of those books that stands the test of time and will be a good read for generations to come.
Before I pick up any of the great literary works, I cross my fingers and hope that the book wouldn't simply collapse under all the expectations associated with its popularity and turn out to be overrated. 'To kill a mockingbird' had been on my reading list for as long as I can remember, simmering until the need to read it grew stronger. Usually, it takes me weeks to get through books of this intensity but 'To kill a mockingbird' opens its doors to its reader, holding the reader's hand and taking him or her on a beautiful and thought provoking ride through the 1930s Alabama. I eased into the story, which progressed like a grey cloud moving slowly through the town, raining down on its folks after ages of drought.
I listened to Atticus; climbed into each character's skin and walked around for a week. The story has been woven around the prejudice against black people in southern United States, a region marred with history of black slavery. The events unfold through the voice of a young girl, Scout Finch, who under the wings of a wise father, Atticus and a protective brother, Jem, grows up to witness how truth sometimes loses against how we choose to see the world, lost in our own prejudices. The whole Finch family has to deal with the wrongful conviction of a black man, each affected by it in a different way.
This is one of those books that stands the test of time and will be a good read for generations to come.
jp1920's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Again, public school. Better than any others I was forced to read
ginisworld's review against another edition
Very Enlightening. My 14 year old self loved it
thelastcube's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
poignant. Atticus Finch is who I want to grow up to be like.
themirrorball's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
nhill_02's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.5
joeyanne's review against another edition
4.5
The story is a masterpiece in the way it sets a stage without standing at the podium to preach.
damonk's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Really easy and enjoyable read. Interesting setting. Inspiring father. Interesting lense, being told from Childs pov.
wildheartgrrs's review against another edition
5.0
Got this book way back in middle school, never got a chance to read it. Now I understand why it is so well known. Truly a book everyone must read.