45. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I know this classic is often assigned in high school, but for some reason, I made it through my whole academic career without cracking the book's spine. Instead, I was given the chance to read it for my local library's celebration of Banned Book Week.

I really enjoyed the character of Atticus Finch. He was strong and compassionate and a good role model for his children. I liked that he advocated and followed "walking a mile in someone else's shoes."

I also enjoyed that this is told from a child's POV and actually feels like it (vs. other books where the child narrator sounds like a 40 year old.)

I thought it handled its major themes well and as far the classics go, I thought it was a good read.



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Comments

[spike7451.livejournal.com]

I would give it 5 stars.

It is one of my favourite books of all time because it had a profound affect on a 12 year old who never dreamed that someone could be found guilty of something purely because of their skin colour. It changed the view of the world of a 12 year old Aussie for all time.

[snogged.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you enjoyed that book so much. Sorry for the delayed response.