To Kill a Mockingbird

I read To Kill A Mockingbird for the first time as a high school freshman. It had to be the most impactful book I had ever read. I have read it many times since then, seen the movie numerous times and saw the Broadway production at Bass Hall in Austin. The story is told by Scout Finch, the daughter of the small Southern town lawyer, Atticus Finch. Atticus is raising his two children with the help of Calpurnia, a black woman who lives in town. Scout, her brother Gem, and their new friend, Dill, have many adventures during their summer vacation from school. Atticus takes on the case of a young black man accused of raping a white woman. It is obvious that Atticus’ client, Tom Robinson, did not rape Mayella Ewing. But proving that in a southern town in the 1930’s is not an easy task. The antics of the children and the heaviness of Atticus’ decision to defend Tom Robinson make for interesting character and plot development. The writing is true to the time and place and the twists and turns keep you reading long after you should have gone to bed. Don’t miss reading this book. It is my all time favorite!

4.5

An American classic that was just as enjoyable to read today as it was the first time I read it in school so many, many years ago.

For being a classic, I didn't connect this one. Never read this in high school, so a first for me. Much more a coming of age story with small town racial prejudice side plot thrown in middle. Now, I will say Atticus was trying his best to raise Scout and Jem. Liked him as a character , but I kinda wish he would have put his foot down. They got away with things quite a bit. Their antics with Boo Radley were my favorite. Sadder and darker than I had expected. Tom Robinson deserved better!

Great book .

Just finished,agree with Rhiannon.Read if you haven't already