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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

May 28, 2011
By dolphinportkey7 GOLD, D, Other
dolphinportkey7 GOLD, D, Other
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Favorite Quote:
"Because I knew you, I have been changed for good" AND "'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all"


I’ve just finished To Kill a Mockingbird , by Harper Lee, and I have to say, when my English teacher passed it out I was extremely apprehensive, but I was proved wrong, without a doubt. The book tells the story of a young girl, her brother, and their lawyer father as they go through the Depression in Alabama, and how the girl and her older brother are exposed to hatred and prejudice, but also love and tolerance. This book should definitely be read over the summer. I finished it within three days of getting it, I couldn’t put it down. The writing is superb, making me feel as if I live in the little Southern town of Maycomb, and like I’ve known the characters all of my life. A large part of the book is the kids being exposed to intolerance for the first time, and I think most of us can remember the first time we learned the world isn’t perfect. It’s amazing how Lee captured the tone and speech patterns of a nine-year-old girl, as well, without dumbing-down the story. Some things the main character doesn’t understand, but the reader does, and that’s just so interesting to me to think about. Please, read this book, don’t Sparknotes it if you were assigned it for English class- this fantastic novel is worth the read.


The author's comments:
You won't regret reading this, I promise.

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Liss132 said...
on Sep. 3 2011 at 5:27 pm
I loved this book as well- one of my favorites!! Great job  on your review, it's one of the best from all the reviews here on Teen Ink for "To Kill A Mockingbird"  :) Keep it up!

on Jun. 10 2011 at 11:51 am
dolphinportkey7 GOLD, D, Other
12 articles 0 photos 65 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Because I knew you, I have been changed for good" AND "'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all"

First night I got it, I was so behind on all my other hw because I did nothing but read it for like four hours. XD

on Jun. 10 2011 at 6:55 am
heathersgone32 GOLD, Elyria, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
Don't let your past define who you are today. Your so much more than that.

my class just got done reading this book it was awsomw but i finished reading it in onw day and i was WAY ahead....