Name: Matthew Jackson's review of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

Voted America's Best-Loved Novel in PBS's The Great American Read Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork of honor and injustice in the deep South—and the heroism of one man in the face of blind and violent hatred One of the most cherished stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than forty million copies worldwide, served as the basis for an enormously popular motion picture, and was voted one of the best novels of the twentieth century by librarians across the country. A gripping, heart-wrenching, and wholly remarkable tale of coming-of-age in a South poisoned by virulent prejudice, it views a world of great beauty and savage inequities through the eyes of a young girl, as her father—a crusading local lawyer—risks everything to defend a black man unjustly accused of a terrible crime.

Gemma

L'unica cosa che non è tenuta a rispettare il volere della maggioranza è la coscienza.

Amelia Macy

With him, life was routine; without him, life was unbearable.

Miss Maudie laughed. “Wasn't talking about your father," she said. What I meant was, if Atticus Finch drank until he was drunk he wouldn't be as hard as some men are at their best. There are just some kind of men who-who're so busy worrying about the next world they've never learned to live in this one, and you can look down the street and see the results.”

Gabi🌸🌷

Htio sam da vidiš što je prava hrabrost umjesto da povjeruješ kako je hrabrost muškarac s puškom u ruci. Hrabrost je kad znaš da si izgubio prije nego što počneš, ali svejedno počneš i ostaneš ustrajan.

Sramota je ubiti pticu rugalicu. Ptice rugalice ne čine ništa, osim što nam pjevaju. Ne uništavaju nam vrtove, ne gnijezde se u kukuruzu, samo pjevaju. Zato je grijeh ubiti pticu rugalicu.

"Until i feared i feared i would loose it, i never loved to read. One does not love breathing"

Ida :)

Never, never, never, on cross- examination ask a witness a question you don't already know the answer to, was a tenet I absorbed with my baby-food. Do it, and you'll often get an answer you don't want, an answer that might wreck your case.

To Kill A Mocking Bird

Ausrine Blazyte

 Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.

Naw, Jem, I think there’s just one kind of folks. Folks. 

That's what I thought, too, he said at last, 'when I was your age. If there's just one kind of folks, why can't they get along with each other? If they're all alike, why do they go out of their way to despise each other? Scout, I think I'm beginning to understand something, I think I'm beginning to understand why Boo Radley's stayed shut up in the house all this time it's because he wants to stay inside.'

The one place where a man ought to get a square deal is in a court-room, be he any colour of the rainbow, but people have a way of carrying their resentments right into a jury box. As you grow older, you'll see white men cheat black men every day of your life, but let me tell you something and don't you forget it - whenever a white man does that to a black man, no matter who he is, how rich he is, or how fine a family he comes from, that white man is trash.

In our courts, when is a white man's word against a black man's, the white man always wins. They're ugly, but those are the facts of life.

 There is not a person in this court-room who has never told a lie, who has never done an immoral thing, and there is no man living who has never looked upon a woman with desire.

Negroes lie, some Negroes are immoral, some Negro men are not to be trusted around women black and white. But this is a truth that applies to the human race and to no particular race ot men.

Nour

[…]You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - […] - until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.

You're not gonna change any of them by talkin' right, they've got to want to learn themselves, and when they don't want to learn there's nothing you can do but keep your mouth shut or talk their language.

baby, it's never an insult to be called what somebody thinks is a bad name. It just shows you how poor that person is, it doesn't hurt you. 

To Kill a Mockingbird - Hhp EDT

Get it Miss Maudie. She gives me old lady with 500 cats at home vibes

Nina Koen

People in their right minds never take pride in their talents

Atticus was the definition of a great dad

I do my best to love everybody... I'm hard put sometimes- baby, it's never an insult to be called what someone thinks is a bad name. It just shows how poor that person is, it doesn't hurt you.

Eternal Endeavor

marie

Josephina Lucke

Matthew Jackson

To Kill A Mockingbird

This was brilliant🥹 I’m very touched and inspired and feel so good I read this book. I didn’t expect to love it this much. I had never heard anything of the story before I actually read it and I think it was brilliant. I will totally recommend it to anyone I know. I loved the details, the vibes, the story and the characters. I loved seeing this little girl grow up, her relationship with her brother and with her father, the bonds this family shared. It was all very special to me and I’ll cherish it in my heart💜 To anyone even thinking of reading this don’t hesitate 💜

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si lo hubiese leído bajo el contexto histórico en el que se publicó seguramente tendría cinco estrellas. pero, al estar en el siglo 2024, no me llega prácticamente nada. 

rebi🦇

A beautiful but bittersweet book to read.

Joe Mccaffery 

Cameron Gleeson 

Chloé

Harper Lee's classic novel should absolutely be read by every teenager out there, and if they missed that slot, then every adult. It's such a moving story about racism, prejudice and the effect one unprejudiced man can have on an entire town. When I'm older, I'm gonna be Atticus Finch. Sometimes I cried just because he was so sweet, so peaceful, so serene, continously putting himself in other people's shoes, never raising his voice or his hand, and teaching his two children Jem and Scout, to behave similarily. We see the importance of a strong adult role model in a young child's life, as Scout holds extremely strong opinions about the black race, and Calpurnia, their maid whose connection is more than just a house servant, helps Scout to see the kindness of the black race. 

Jem and Scout also show us the importance of a sibiling relationship; more importantly, childish curiosity. Without this curiosity, Jem and Scout never would have achieved the end point of this story. 

I cried numerous times, mainly because I keep remembering this has happened many many times, in real life, in the past, where an innocent black man has been accused of a crime. He did not do anything, yet the accusation left him immediatly convicted; the minute a white opened their mouth against him, he's guilty. I cried alot because Atticus Finch is the kindest father, lawyer and black-loving justice server to exist. 

surtified™

Harper Lee's classic novel should absolutely be read by every teenager out there, and if they missed that slot, then every adult. It's such a moving story about racism, prejudice and the effect one unprejudiced man can have on an entire town. When I'm older, I'm gonna be Atticus Finch. Sometimes I cried just because he was so sweet, so peaceful, so serene, continously putting himself in other people's shoes, never raising his voice or his hand, and teaching his two children Jem and Scout, to behave similarily. We see the importance of a strong adult role model in a young child's life, as Scout holds extremely strong opinions about the black race, and Calpurnia, their maid whose connection is more than just a house servant, helps Scout to see the kindness of the black race. 

Jem and Scout also show us the importance of a sibiling relationship; more importantly, childish curiosity. Without this curiosity, Jem and Scout never would have achieved the end point of this story. 

I cried numerous times, mainly because I keep remembering this has happened many many times, in real life, in the past, where an innocent black man has been accused of a crime. He did not do anything, yet the accusation left him immediatly convicted; the minute a white opened their mouth against him, he's guilty. I cried alot because Atticus Finch is the kindest father, lawyer and black-loving justice server to exist. 

Very slow, especially the beginning. The plot actually never really starts. But I can understand why all that sounds so banal now would have been groundbreaking back when it was published. So it's still a book to be appreciated.

Rocío de la Hera

Qué cosa más hermosa. Te deja el corazón calentito♥️ Atticus, Scout, Jem, Maudie, Boo, no quiero irme de acá✨

Katerina

Extremely thought-provoking. You learn what gives a person all the qualities to be called a mockingbird. And you learn why it's a sin to do them wrong. This book teaches you about life, people and it really is a revolution for its time. It's one of those books that just must be read.

Zisan Bas

I also played in the streets with the kids, got curious about Boo Radley and questioned the concept of justice.

Sajiya Chaudhary

I first read this book in college's first year and wasn't matured enough to understand this book as deeply then. Nonetheless, I had loved it then, and I love it more now. The experience of seeing the Maycomb world from Scout's perspective is worth it. Once finished, it felt like a lifetime, and I wanted to go live with the Finches. Atticus will always be my literary hero. 
I realized that evil is everywhere in the world, not just around me. And people get discriminated against daily based on their color, social status, education, and language. And how some folks can change their surroundings by being patient, humble, and just kind.

Amazing storytelling with an amazing plot and great morals.
The lessons taught in this book is amazing, tackling topics such as racism, rape, and fairness.
Would definitely want to read it again in the future.

Ghofran Mustafa 

One of the best books I've read this year!

Gelaine Trinidad

Megan Parrott

There's nothing I could say that hasn't been said a million times before. There's just something about this book – I could read it again and again.

Really good read, I really liked the narrative aspect and albeit took my some time to get used to it, was really engaging once I did.

Akash Dhuri

idk why i didn't read this for the longest time but honestly one of the best books ive ever read. 10/10 plot, storytelling and character development. IM GONNA REREAD THIS SM. 

sneha

Arihant Verma

The writing style , the narration was very captive. Well knitted. Truly a worth the classic's name. Definitely one of the few books that have established the genre 'Modern Classics'

One of the best-loved stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has earned many distinctions since its oritinal publication in  1960. It won the Pulitzer Prize, has been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than thirty million copies worldwide, and been made into an enormously popular movie. Most recently, librarians across the country gave the book the highest of honors by voting it the best novel of the twentieth century.
(back cover)

i can't believe all i've ever heard about this book is that it is racist when it's actually the literal opposite.......

baku

Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a literary gem that captures the essence of a sleepy Southern town, offering a profound exploration of human behavior and the moral crisis that shook its foundations. Published in 1960, this novel swiftly became an instant bestseller, receiving critical acclaim and earning the Pulitzer Prize in 1961. Its subsequent adaptation into an Academy Award-winning film solidified its place as a classic in both literature and cinema.

The narrative of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is an eloquent portrayal of the dichotomies within human nature - from innocence to experience, kindness to cruelty, love to hatred, humor to pathos. Set against the backdrop of a small Alabama town, the story encapsulates the complexities and struggles of the human condition.

Harper Lee's storytelling is at once compassionate, dramatic, and deeply moving. Through the perspective of Scout Finch, the young protagonist, the novel offers a poignant examination of societal injustices, racial prejudice, and the moral conflicts that challenge the town's moral fabric.

The timeless appeal of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is evidenced by its widespread success, with over 18 million copies in print and translations into forty languages. Lee's ability to capture the essence of human relationships and societal dynamics makes this regional story universally relevant.

Originally regarded by its author as a simple love story, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' has evolved into a masterpiece of American literature. Its enduring relevance and impact lie in its ability to engage readers across generations, inviting contemplation on timeless themes such as justice, empathy, and the struggle between right and wrong.

The characters, particularly the iconic Atticus Finch, have left an indelible mark on the literary landscape. Atticus's unwavering moral compass and his dedication to justice remain a beacon of integrity and moral righteousness.

While the book tackles weighty themes, it does so with grace and subtlety, inviting readers to reflect on the nuances of life and the intricacies of human behavior.

'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a timeless classic that stands as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling. Its narrative remains as relevant today as it was upon its initial publication, continuing to prompt reflection and conversations on the complexities of human morality.

I rate 'To Kill a Mockingbird' with five stars for its masterful storytelling, poignant exploration of human nature, and its unwavering impact on literature and society. Harper Lee's work remains an essential read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the human experience.

ryan carlos tsumire de Guzman

Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a literary gem that captures the essence of a sleepy Southern town, offering a profound exploration of human behavior and the moral crisis that shook its foundations. Published in 1960, this novel swiftly became an instant bestseller, receiving critical acclaim and earning the Pulitzer Prize in 1961. Its subsequent adaptation into an Academy Award-winning film solidified its place as a classic in both literature and cinema.

The narrative of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is an eloquent portrayal of the dichotomies within human nature - from innocence to experience, kindness to cruelty, love to hatred, humor to pathos. Set against the backdrop of a small Alabama town, the story encapsulates the complexities and struggles of the human condition.

Harper Lee's storytelling is at once compassionate, dramatic, and deeply moving. Through the perspective of Scout Finch, the young protagonist, the novel offers a poignant examination of societal injustices, racial prejudice, and the moral conflicts that challenge the town's moral fabric.

The timeless appeal of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is evidenced by its widespread success, with over 18 million copies in print and translations into forty languages. Lee's ability to capture the essence of human relationships and societal dynamics makes this regional story universally relevant.

Originally regarded by its author as a simple love story, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' has evolved into a masterpiece of American literature. Its enduring relevance and impact lie in its ability to engage readers across generations, inviting contemplation on timeless themes such as justice, empathy, and the struggle between right and wrong.

The characters, particularly the iconic Atticus Finch, have left an indelible mark on the literary landscape. Atticus's unwavering moral compass and his dedication to justice remain a beacon of integrity and moral righteousness.

While the book tackles weighty themes, it does so with grace and subtlety, inviting readers to reflect on the nuances of life and the intricacies of human behavior.

'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a timeless classic that stands as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling. Its narrative remains as relevant today as it was upon its initial publication, continuing to prompt reflection and conversations on the complexities of human morality.

I rate 'To Kill a Mockingbird' with five stars for its masterful storytelling, poignant exploration of human nature, and its unwavering impact on literature and society. Harper Lee's work remains an essential read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the human experience.

Sarah Sammis

I loved TKAM. I knew I would like it from the first page, and was interested the whole time. The book explores prejudice and the innocence of children. I could think for hours about everything that happened, and would no doubt gain something new every time I reread it.  

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