45. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

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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