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spent two hours discussing this out in the sun in my bookclub and we only scratched the surface. such a deceivingly simple book but how effective in its storytelling! scout is a fascinating main character to me, doesn't it almost feel mischievous or rebellious how she's given the task of telling the story when her older brother is thee archetype for a coming of age story?

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challenging mysterious fast-paced

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? Yes

3.0

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adventurous funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Oh what a silly book that was<3

honestly i did not expect to enjoy this as much as i did, but im glad i let my mood reader self pick it up on a whim!!

also, surprisingly, i understand what it was trying to do!!!

to explore the adult world and so many intricate topics through a child's lens was definitely a risky choice i think, but it sure did pay off.

the views about racism, class, gender roles, the education system, war, justice, etc. of a child are so much more unprejudiced and quite frankly — hilarious. to have them all challenged in different ways was absolutely delightful to read about without it feeling insensitive.

the characters themselves were so likeable and blossomed in the environment they lived in. the choice to make Atticus a single father in that time period (the 1930s) is so heartwarming and he is truly a statement that love and affection for one's children is not determined by their gender.

the N word was used A LOT and i was in fact flabbergasted at first, but after a while i found out that it had a purpose too so. that's just a head's up

UGH truly so delightful and silly and and and

such a summer read and a surprisingly good experience