To Kill a Mockingbird in Classics Without All the Class

Mar 08, 2012 James rated it it was amazing

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A great book that's at once sobering and hilarious, To Kill a Mockingbird is a quick read less because of its length than because the story is so fascinating, the characters so lovable, that one can't help but read on. Not in a while have I declared so quickly after being introduced to a character my unconditional love for them, and such was the case with Atticus Finch, a man so unwavering in his integrity when he has little reason to be that he deserves not a little admiration. His daughter, Sc ...more

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Sep 22, 2011 Zara Arshad rated it really liked it

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Finally finished it!!!

Started on the bus ride from home at 7 in the morning. Finished it at 7 in the evening on the eve of my Comm. Skills paper...

Didn't understand what all the hype was about, though will say it's a sweet and memorable kind of a story. I found some characters really intriguing: Atticus, Boo Radley, Tom Robinson.

And I enjoyed Lee's style of narration. Reminded me of the proper novels we used to read back in the younger days. Scout was a very awesome child. Loved reading it throu ...more

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Apr 30, 2010 W rated it it was amazing

Wow, i loved this book from page 1! The story about young children in the 30's in an american town will definitely stay with me for a long time to come! Seen through the eyes of children, the story revolves around their family, their friends and the town they live in, a tale of injustice, and then karma, which i had to smile about. The use of the "N" word first shocked me, but as i read on, i realise that term was used frequently in those days. The adoring father, who loves his kids, is an objec ...more

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