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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

kaatesob's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring sad

5.0

maria_26's review against another edition

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emotional funny mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

wolfgold's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.0

khrenek's review against another edition

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5.0

Questo è un libro che è entrato nella storia della letteratura e ha scritto il none della sua autrice tra quello dei grandi immortali, nonostante sia l’unico pubblicato volontariamente (sulla volontarietà di pubblicare il seguito ci sono molti dubbi).
La storia narra le vicende di due ragazzi, Jem e la sorella Scout - che è l’io narrante del libro - nella provincia americana del sud a metà anni trenta del secolo scorso, con tutti i problemi razziali dell’epoca - in parte purtroppo irrisolti ancor oggi - ed è una rappresentazione critica e sincera di quella società, vista appunto attraverso gli occhi di una bambina di otto anni. Bambina che però non è affatto infantile e, nonostante una certa petulanza infantile, è capace di farsi domande anche piuttosto serie e di vedere le storture e le ipocrisie di chi la circonda (emblematica l’osservazione in merito a come la maestra si scagli contro Hitler per come tratta gli ebrei ma poi faccia affermazioni simili a quelle del dittatore quando si tratta delle persone di colore).
Nell’economia della narrazione poi c’è un personaggio che è sempre presente pur non essendo mai in scena, se non nei due ultimi capitoli, e che si rivelerà fondamentale per lo scioglimento della trana, ma soprattutto per la crescita di Scout. Un libro memorabile che, nonostante conoscessi la trama grazie al film che ne fu tratto, è riuscito a suscitarmi emozioni come se questa storia la scoprissi per la prima volta.

themothermorrigan's review against another edition

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5.0

Laughing and crying, I finished this book. I was sad (and I cried a little) a few times during the book, thinking about how people sometimes regard other people as something different, consider them less-human; but that doesn't exist. No matter who we are, how we look or even how we behave, we're all just folks. However, the reason I let tears fall down my cheeks was really just the fact that this book touched me and I was moved by Scout's words - not only the ones on the last page but also all the things she said during the book - and by the way her opinion, her thoughts developed and changed with how the story progressed.

lulesemc's review against another edition

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reflective

4.75

i'm so happy i gave this book a second chance!! 

lilalia's review against another edition

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5.0

One of my life long favorites.

charlotterose13x's review against another edition

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4.0

Took a little while for me to get into this book but by the end I really enjoyed it! I can see why it's a classic. It made me feel so many things anger for Tom being falsely accused and found guilty just because of his race. I loved the fact the story was told from scouts perspective as a child

gecalyka22's review against another edition

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5.0

To kill a mockingbird is one of the best book i've read. The point of view of thr main charcter is so innocent that it makes you doubt about yourself.

izzzi's review against another edition

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challenging 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? Yes

3.25