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happywedge's review against another edition
5.0
I reread this to teach to my English class. Any teachers out there who are interested, I used the Facing History curriculum and it was AWESOME!
waikiki_wabbit's review against another edition
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
umerfaruk1's review against another edition
5.0
Engaging and fascinating.
After One Hundred Years of Solitude and other novels of García Marquez, this is the novel I was truly immersed into and was reluctant to put away without finishing whole.
A child narrator Scout, who is innocent being and detached from the society, observes and exposes the hypocrisy of the adults and Southern "morals".
Father Atticus, being an epitome of every good thing, reinforces the idea of "White man's burden" to civilize and protect the colored folks.
An insightful treatment which will be read again and again for generations though focus will change soon from its moral aspects to its colonial and rather racist aspects.
After One Hundred Years of Solitude and other novels of García Marquez, this is the novel I was truly immersed into and was reluctant to put away without finishing whole.
A child narrator Scout, who is innocent being and detached from the society, observes and exposes the hypocrisy of the adults and Southern "morals".
Father Atticus, being an epitome of every good thing, reinforces the idea of "White man's burden" to civilize and protect the colored folks.
An insightful treatment which will be read again and again for generations though focus will change soon from its moral aspects to its colonial and rather racist aspects.
mooninthebooks's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.0
At first I wasn't sure if I was gonna like this book, it was sort of hard to get into for me, but once I was getting close to the middle, I got absolutely pulled in. There's no doubt about this book being a modern classic, I think the way such complex themes are discussed from a child's perspective is a genius move. I completely fell in love with the characters and managed to learn a lot about life in this era of history without it being boring, so I'm proud to say it's pretty much a win-win situation.
lmsitz4's review
4.0
Can’t believe I never had to read it in school but I have read it now. I was captivated and read it all in 3 sittings.
booked_by_peyton's review against another edition
2.0
This book left me feeling so unsatisfied. The beginning was so boring, until chapter 16 I was bored out of my mind. It was a whole bunch of children playing and going to the school. But when the court case started I enjoyed it, basically for the last 15 or so chapters I enjoyed it. However I felt like the ending was rushed and she could’ve given us another chapter or two, and given us a proper ending. The only time I myself turning the page in curiosity was after Mr. Ewell died. All that said I most likely will not read this book again. I might re-read the court part but that would be it.
stacemiddleton's review against another edition
3.0
This book is undoubtedly a classic. It succinctly tells a story that highlights racism in small town America during its time and the inability of black people to get a fair trial with such a corrupt jury. We follow the story through the eyes of a young child which is an interesting perspective and makes thinks a lot plainer. This isn't a complex read and is easy to follow.
What it does it does well and I understand why others hold this book in such high regard. It just wasn't the perfect read for me at this time and that's okay. I can't quite put my finger on what didn't work. I think my mood would have just preferred another genre, something more fantasy based and that isn't this book's fault. But I can't rate it higher than 3 stars due to my overall lack of enjoyment of it.
What it does it does well and I understand why others hold this book in such high regard. It just wasn't the perfect read for me at this time and that's okay. I can't quite put my finger on what didn't work. I think my mood would have just preferred another genre, something more fantasy based and that isn't this book's fault. But I can't rate it higher than 3 stars due to my overall lack of enjoyment of it.
sid_notthesloth's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
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? No
4.5
blithesquesttoread's review against another edition
5.0
Most people are good when you finally see them..
thart1994's review against another edition
3.0
The white savior ending bugged me as a kid before I even knew the term.