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zsarnoczay's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
remmslupin's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
irfan3's review against another edition
5.0
This is the second book I finished reading on my kindle. If I didn't know that this book is a Pulitzer prize winner, probably I wouldn't read it. Lol.
This is a story about a little girl named Scout and his older brother Jem, living with their father in Maycomb County. Their father is a lawyer, the hero in this book, where Scout learned many things about life, humanity, and equality.
This book is very easy to follow because it was told in the point of view of a little girl. Beside that, Lee's writing style is amazing enough for a Pulitzer winner. I felt as a child again when reading this book, sort of a playful life, without anything to be serious of. Knowing that adulthood is still far far away beyond reach.
I learned many things from this book, like the equality of human beings, in front of the law or in everyday life. That basically most of people are nice, if you really know them. If you want to know them you must climb their skin and walk around in it. And anyway, killing a mockingbird is a sin. Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy.
It is such a shame for Americans to hate Hitler so much, while in their country home they treat people badly.
I really love this book, and would recommend it to you. It's a book worth reading for, so please read it before you're too old to read. :)
This is a story about a little girl named Scout and his older brother Jem, living with their father in Maycomb County. Their father is a lawyer, the hero in this book, where Scout learned many things about life, humanity, and equality.
This book is very easy to follow because it was told in the point of view of a little girl. Beside that, Lee's writing style is amazing enough for a Pulitzer winner. I felt as a child again when reading this book, sort of a playful life, without anything to be serious of. Knowing that adulthood is still far far away beyond reach.
I learned many things from this book, like the equality of human beings, in front of the law or in everyday life. That basically most of people are nice, if you really know them. If you want to know them you must climb their skin and walk around in it. And anyway, killing a mockingbird is a sin. Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy.
It is such a shame for Americans to hate Hitler so much, while in their country home they treat people badly.
I really love this book, and would recommend it to you. It's a book worth reading for, so please read it before you're too old to read. :)
emel_wiss15's review against another edition
3.0
Character building was amazing, the pov we get through Scout is really captivating and moving at times. I felt it took a while to get to points in the book that i was interested in but in saying that, not once in the book did i feel like the writing was a waste of time. Every chapter had a meaning or idea it was trying to convey. Overall great book. Wasnt so good to be four stars but i feel everyone should read this book at least once. I dont think the characters jn this book will ever leave my mind.
aikow's review against another edition
5.0
Eén van mijn favoriete boeken aller tijden, zo'n sterk verhaal, uitgebreid maar niet langdradig. Het maarschappelijke thema blijft tijdloos relevant, is niet te zwaar gebracht door de vertelling vanuit het jonge meisje, maar is zeker niet te kinds gebracht en sleurt je echt mee
bookishbrighton's review against another edition
3.0
Wonderful characters that are very quickly and successfully described and established for the role they play in the story. Totally in love with Scout (isn’t everyone?) and of course Atticus. Within the story - the trial itself was the most gripping part and I couldn’t put it down during it, but the story either side often felt a bit slow for me. Not sure of the significance of some bits and characters but it’s very possible it just went over my head! Had a tear run down my cheek on a few occasions; overall very happy to have read it.
aceg268's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jrmarr's review against another edition
5.0
How have I not read this book before? A wonderful story of compassion, goodness, justice and the desire of a child to understand the world around them and their place within it. Beautiful.