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A review by samihami
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
The discussion of race through humour in the point of view of a child is so unique and Lee masters it.
I am amazed by the honesty and rawness this work shows. It exposes the darkest parts of American legislation and society that, though heavily based on to the 30s, are still relevant today.
What I especially enjoyed is how Lee introduces different characters and plot lines throughout the piece and even though we abandon them for dozens of pages, we then come back full circle. Nothing is left astray or unfinished and Lee does this with such care and detail that it never feels forced.
I’m glad I waited for the right time to read this because I can’t imagine appreciating it as much as I do now. I also just could not put it down for the life of me. In the first 20-30 pages I thought I will never get used to the writing style but it was a smooth read after that.
Everyone must read this work at least once in their life.
I am amazed by the honesty and rawness this work shows. It exposes the darkest parts of American legislation and society that, though heavily based on to the 30s, are still relevant today.
What I especially enjoyed is how Lee introduces different characters and plot lines throughout the piece and even though we abandon them for dozens of pages, we then come back full circle. Nothing is left astray or unfinished and Lee does this with such care and detail that it never feels forced.
I’m glad I waited for the right time to read this because I can’t imagine appreciating it as much as I do now. I also just could not put it down for the life of me. In the first 20-30 pages I thought I will never get used to the writing style but it was a smooth read after that.
Everyone must read this work at least once in their life.