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A review by kamrynkoble
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
5.0
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is perhaps one of the most iconic pieces of literature ever written. Heeding my English teacher, I waited until sophomore year to read it, and it was especially impactful right after reading Gone With the Wind. Through these two classic works, it has intrigued me to see just how little the world changes over the centuries.
Covering themes of racism, justice, reputation, and family, I was overwhelmed with how such a deep book came from the eyes of a young elementary schooler. It was funny, heart-wrenching, satisfying, and infuriating in a truly remarkable way. Set in an old southern town, the respectable white criticizes, the poor white citizens, and the "negros" were segregated with lines so clear they might as well have been marked in sharpie. Through a child's eyes, it's astounding to see what appears as normal, acceptable, and traditional to an adult as how horrifying it truly is.
Most high school reading is awful, and the study guides required suck any fun out of stories; however, I adored this work. It was a true page-turner, and embodying Atticus Finch in class was the only time in my life I have wanted to be a lawyer.
All in all, the universal truths present in this work of art are what makes it stand the test of time. It's almost more important than ever now, as equality and racism are an ever-present elephant in the room. If you somehow reached adulthood without reading this novel or it has been a while, pick it up. It's truly remarkable.
Covering themes of racism, justice, reputation, and family, I was overwhelmed with how such a deep book came from the eyes of a young elementary schooler. It was funny, heart-wrenching, satisfying, and infuriating in a truly remarkable way. Set in an old southern town, the respectable white criticizes, the poor white citizens, and the "negros" were segregated with lines so clear they might as well have been marked in sharpie. Through a child's eyes, it's astounding to see what appears as normal, acceptable, and traditional to an adult as how horrifying it truly is.
Most high school reading is awful, and the study guides required suck any fun out of stories; however, I adored this work. It was a true page-turner, and embodying Atticus Finch in class was the only time in my life I have wanted to be a lawyer.
All in all, the universal truths present in this work of art are what makes it stand the test of time. It's almost more important than ever now, as equality and racism are an ever-present elephant in the room. If you somehow reached adulthood without reading this novel or it has been a while, pick it up. It's truly remarkable.