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aecorsilva's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I absolutely adored Scout's narrative voice: the balance of childishness and maturity was excellent. The plot was well-written, and the book was engaging. However, it was a little difficult to get into, and the datedness of the language means I'm pretty sure I missed a couple of pretty significant things.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Murder, Racial slurs, Rape, and Racism
Moderate: Bullying and Ableism
Minor: Suicide and Antisemitism
littlegretty's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
While I do think this is an incredibly important novel, it is still flawed. One of the best decisions Lee made was to make Scout the narrator. Seeing the world through the eyes of a small child forces the reader to reconcile the world Scout is living in as compared to our own. I think it is an important read, but we must problematize its author's history and its story as well. It is not without fault.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Moderate: Rape and Ableism
ashleyann's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Hate crime, Racial slurs, and Racism
samanthaleereads's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Sexism and Ableism
skthereader's review
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
*RECOMMENDED
I first read this when I was in elementary, and again in my first year of high school. I haven't read it since but what's seared into my mind is learning through the same lens Scout had as a kid of roughly the same age. This had really left an impression on my younger self.
I first read this when I was in elementary, and again in my first year of high school. I haven't read it since but what's seared into my mind is learning through the same lens Scout had as a kid of roughly the same age. This had really left an impression on my younger self.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Violence
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