I have to read it for english. but i have never heard anything good about it, so im just wondering if it is.
2007-02-02 08:52:01 · 19 answers · asked by cutiebabii4eva 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Never heard anything good about it? I've never heard anything bad about it.
It is brilliant from start to finish, it paints the most poignant picture of a particular time and place.
Atticus Finch is a man of such honor, humor, education and grace that I believe he is the ultimate model for fatherhood. The very fact that his children call him "Atticus" is not out of disrespect but moreover an equality that only the most secure relationship can bear.
Boo Radley is another character that is just flawless in Lee's presentation.
Do yourself a very big favor and read this book and as Maggie suggested see the film version with Gregory Peck---he was Atticus in every way.
Another interesting side note, is that the character of Dill is based on Lee's childhood companion, Truman Capote. Invest in your mind, learn all you can--find out a bit about Capote, know his greatest success in "In Cold Blood", delve into Harper's very private world.
Learn--it's the most exhilarating and liberating thing on earth. Don't let others bad judgment ever sway you.
Good luck with the book, may it inspire you as it has so many others.
2007-02-04 03:18:12 · answer #1 · answered by Lori 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just finished a few weeks ago, everybody have their opinions and I respect them, but here's mine: it was such a slow book, the main plot of the book shows up right in the MIDDLE of the book, can you imagine that? It was driving me crazy, I started to enjoy it at the middle!!! From that point forward it was good, but the beginning was so confusing, I mean confusing in the sense that what did the kids of the story's behavior and games and chats had to do with the main plot?
I mean if the author would have just suppress that boring part, the main plot would not have been affected anyway.
2007-02-02 17:10:24 · answer #2 · answered by Abbey Road 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HAD to read To Kill a Mockingbird when I was in 7th grade.
I've picked it up and gone cover to cover 3 time since then. It is a must read. Even if it is just to under stand the joke of "having a Boo Radly day"
2007-02-02 08:58:39 · answer #3 · answered by specail ed 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is really an awesome book. My mom gave it to me as a Christmas present as a kid and it has been one of my favourite books ever since. It isn't really hard to read and it has a very good message about racism, but that isn't the whole part of the story. It is also a lot about childhood and growing up and just learning about how people are different. I think you will enjoy it.
2007-02-02 08:58:20 · answer #4 · answered by Whiskey Tango Foxtrot 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-24 06:08:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an excellent book. I suggest you try to get a copy of the film, the Gregory Peck version, and watch it before you read it.
It is an important book, as well as a well-written book, but I think it would help you to see it before you read it.
2007-02-02 09:57:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally loved this book. The characters are real and believable and everyone can find something to relate to in it. An excellent read - definatley a page turner. Enjoy it!
2007-02-02 09:00:07 · answer #7 · answered by Angel 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
one of the very few books iv read that have made a mark on me. really makes u think at the end of it, and u wont regret it so its worth taking the time to read it properly
2007-02-02 09:26:35 · answer #8 · answered by Lolly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without question yes! I read allot and if I was to choose a favorite it would be this. The words that are chosen are simply beautiful.
2007-02-02 08:58:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of the top 5 American novels ever, and written on a sixth grade level so it's an easy read.
A must-read.
2007-02-02 09:00:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋