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A review by living_for_the_hope_of_it_all
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Oh what a silly book that was<3
honestly i did not expect to enjoy this as much as i did, but im glad i let my mood reader self pick it up on a whim!!
also, surprisingly, i understand what it was trying to do!!!
to explore the adult world and so many intricate topics through a child's lens was definitely a risky choice i think, but it sure did pay off.
the views about racism, class, gender roles, the education system, war, justice, etc. of a child are so much more unprejudiced and quite frankly — hilarious. to have them all challenged in different ways was absolutely delightful to read about without it feeling insensitive.
the characters themselves were so likeable and blossomed in the environment they lived in. the choice to make Atticus a single father in that time period (the 1930s) is so heartwarming and he is truly a statement that love and affection for one's children is not determined by their gender.
the N word was used A LOT and i was in fact flabbergasted at first, but after a while i found out that it had a purpose too so. that's just a head's up
UGH truly so delightful and silly and and and
such a summer read and a surprisingly good experience
honestly i did not expect to enjoy this as much as i did, but im glad i let my mood reader self pick it up on a whim!!
also, surprisingly, i understand what it was trying to do!!!
to explore the adult world and so many intricate topics through a child's lens was definitely a risky choice i think, but it sure did pay off.
the views about racism, class, gender roles, the education system, war, justice, etc. of a child are so much more unprejudiced and quite frankly — hilarious. to have them all challenged in different ways was absolutely delightful to read about without it feeling insensitive.
the characters themselves were so likeable and blossomed in the environment they lived in. the choice to make Atticus a single father in that time period (the 1930s) is so heartwarming and he is truly a statement that love and affection for one's children is not determined by their gender.
the N word was used A LOT and i was in fact flabbergasted at first, but after a while i found out that it had a purpose too so. that's just a head's up
UGH truly so delightful and silly and and and
such a summer read and a surprisingly good experience