Genre: Classics, Historical Fiction
Published: May 23, 2006 by: Harper Modern Classics
Pages: 324
Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
To Kill a
Mockingbird is the heartwarming classic story of two children growing up in a
small southern town, right at the height of the discrimination of African Americans.
The children not only witness the mistreatment of black people, but they also
witness their own father: Atticus Finch, take a stand against it, when he
defends a black man convicted of a crime that he may have not committed. It is
a constant battle of doing what’s right, or what’s expected.
Obviously everyone and anyone have read this
book, and many have adored it. I found some parts to be very interesting, but
some parts were just underwhelming.
I really
liked the characters of this book. Atticus Finch was an amazing human being to
stand up for what he believed in, and he was setting a great example for his
children. Scout and Jem were very adventurous and curious, and I loved how
out-spoken they were.
I also loved
the end of this book. From the trial, onward, I was captivated by the writing
and it was so powerful. I found it to be extremely interesting how in-detail
the trial was, and I was biting my nails to hear the verdict. I felt as though
I was in that courtroom as well.
What I didn’t
like about this book, is the fact that the beginning and the middle were
extremely slow. I couldn’t understand what was going on, and I feel like the
real climax happened at the end. The entire book was just leading up to this
trial, which really sealed the book for me.
Overall the
message of this book was emotional and powerful. What Atticus did for his community
was extremely incredible, and he proved that everyone deserved equal rights. I
just kind of wished that there was more rising action in the beginning and the
end. That is why it got 3.5 stars.
Have you read To Kill a Mockingbird? What did you think?
Emily @ Paperback Princess
Have you read To Kill a Mockingbird? What did you think?
Emily @ Paperback Princess
