To Kill a Mockingbird
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend The explosion of racial hate in an Alabama town is viewed by a little girl whose father defends a black man accused of rape. Product details and pricing info |
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1812 Reviews for To Kill a Mockingbird
- This is a book for all ages and all peoples to enjoy.
- To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a novel I have read over and over again. The themes and characters are universal, and they go right to your heart. The book revolves around the expierences of a young Jean Louise "Scout" Finch in a rural south town called Maycomb. Other main characters are her brother Jem and father Atticus, along with a cast of others. There are thousands of little stories within the novel, and it is amazing to see how each event effects the life of this young girl. The books main themes are racism, understanding, family, compassion, and the danger of stereotypes. The book reads quickly and you will not want to put it down. I myself have read the book on four different occasions. It will touch your heart in a different way every time you read it.
- 1998-06-04, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Seems So Real
- The author splendidly created a book in which the childhood adventures of the children were not fake but real life things that often take place in everday kids' lives. The stories of the insane neighbor and the many things the children do in the story make me think of my own childhood when I roamed about my neighborhood.
- 1998-05-31, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- A heart-warming story for any age.
- I first read this book in 9th grade. I am now a Junior in college and it is still my favorite book. I fell in love with the characters; Scout and Jem. It is a beautiful story that reminds us of how judging people by what they do or how they look is not always accurate. A great book to introduce disabilites to older children and teach about racism. It is never to early to teach these lessons.
- 1998-05-28, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- "To Kill a Mockingbird" captures the hearts of America
- The Cunninghams were a family of truthfulness, loyalty and able to carry on great responsibilities. They did not want to hurt anyone, they were grateful for the people that had helped them on their journey of life. When the Cunninghams were wrong they admitted it, when they were right they didn't show it. They had great respect for anyone who walked on the face of the earth. But as usual the Ewells were just the opposite, they did not tell the truth on a consistent basis, and it wasted a human life. After the trial of Tom Robinson versus Mayella Ewell, the Ewells were ashamed because Mayella may have like a black negro, Bob Ewell caught them in the bedroom kissing and suspected the worse. He claimed that Tom raped his daughter and then beat her. All of the bruises were on the right side of Mayella's body, Tom had no left arm. It was Obvious that Tom did not do it. But the Ewells which were ashamed to admit it, costing Tom Robinson his life. He was very upset and was disgusted how long it took for the jury to deliberate. He fought retribution against Atticus's kids and hurt them coming back from a Halloween party. Bob Ewell could not stand that his word was barely good enough to overcome a black African American. The Cunninghams were very much respected by others because they kept their word, they would do anything to pay you back, they would help you, and never worry about what was in it for them. The Cunninghams renewed their resources by doing this, people were glad to help them. As for the Ewells used up their resources, they scrounged around taking, taking, and taking from others and used up their resources. People were disgusted when they helped the Ewells. Both Cunninghams and Ewells had special privileges Cunninghams were able to pay people back with other things than just the American currency, while the Ewells were given privileges because people were ashamed of them. Cunninghams also never had to worry about getting themselves into trouble they never lied and were very hard workers, ! the Ewells were liars, and were too ashamed to stop the slandering of Tom Robinson before it came uncontrollable, costing Tom his life. This story shows that Hard work is difficult and tough to maintain, but it will pay off, it maybe easier to beg and mooch like the Ewells but sooner or later the beggars and moochers have no where to turn, so they lie and cheat and quickly their life become corrupt, much like the Ewell's. "To Kill a Mockingbird" reflects on every day society and how outcasts of society can be misread and understood. There was not a lot of humor in the book, but the great detail made you become one with the characters. If you enjoy law you would enjoy "To Kill a Mockingbird." This book will attract the hearts and attention of almost any person.
- 1998-05-18, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Great
- I first read this book at the beginning of 9th grade, not knowing that I was going to have to re-read it in English class at the end of my freshman year. The first time I read it, I thought it was great but I didn't think it was my favorite book. Then, when I read it for the second time in class, it seemed a lot better. Even though I already knew everything that was going to happen, I was actually a lot more interested in the book the second time around. Read this book, and read it again and again... it only gets better.
- 1998-05-17, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
