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A review by simranpradhan
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
4.0
Set in the era of the Great Depression of the early 1930s, To Kill A Mockingbird is a tale told by six-year-old Jean, whose father is set to defend a wrongfully accused black man of rape. The book is tailored to give an insight into the workings of small-town societies in this time period, and the prevailing racism and prejudice that dominated this era.
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Aside from Harper Lee's consistent flow of plot and style, the subtle humour and innocence bestrewed in the narration served as one of the biggest appeals for me. It's definitely baffling how someone so young can describe the events around her in such a precise and authentic manner, but who knows how the minds of the young worked in that era? Another problematic aspect that has been pointed out in recent times is the white saviour complex that has brewed with the publication of this classic. However, the book is still an excellent read with nothing left to long for, only the satisfaction of having read an uncondensed package of good writing.
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Aside from Harper Lee's consistent flow of plot and style, the subtle humour and innocence bestrewed in the narration served as one of the biggest appeals for me. It's definitely baffling how someone so young can describe the events around her in such a precise and authentic manner, but who knows how the minds of the young worked in that era? Another problematic aspect that has been pointed out in recent times is the white saviour complex that has brewed with the publication of this classic. However, the book is still an excellent read with nothing left to long for, only the satisfaction of having read an uncondensed package of good writing.