Tools: To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird
| Category: | Books |
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| Subcategory: | Literature |
| Price: | 12.99 |
| Average Rating: | (14 Votes) |
| Description: | To Kill a Mockingbird is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee published in 1960. Upon its release, it was instantly successful and has become a classic of modern American fiction. The novel is loosely based on the author's observations of her family and neighbors, as well as an event that occurred near her hometown in 1936, when she was 10 years old. The novel is renowned for its warmth and humor, while still dealing with the serious issues of rape and racial inequality. Atticus Finch, the narrator's father, has served as a moral hero for many readers, and a model of integrity for lawyers. One critic explained its impact by writing, "[i]n the twentieth century, To Kill a Mockingbird is probably the most widely read book dealing with race in America, and its protagonist, Atticus Finch, the most enduring fictional image of racial heroism. |
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- Wattinne, Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:10:18 UTC.
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When I first read this book, ti was right up there with the movie "12 Angry Men". A great depiction of a very touching subject, but portrayed as it was way back in the early 1900's. I love it.
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- bluestarr, Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:53:05 UTC.
highly recommended!
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- gekko, Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:58:42 UTC.
probably the one of the most memorable & moving books i've read, if not THE most.
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- brokencolor, Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:47:59 UTC.
A true classic. Atticus is a memorable figure.
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- HailToTheFox, Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:31:46 UTC.
One of my favourite stories and a great classic. If you didn't read it in school, read it now.
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- RobRImes, Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:03:42 UTC.
Greatest fiction book I've ever read.
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- roni, Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:38:20 UTC.
This book is obviously a classic in American liturature. It was timeless, with humor and warmth as well as dealing with the very serious issues of rape and racism. It could have just as easily taken place in present day as well as more than 70 years ago. This is one of those books that I have read more than once.
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- juice91903, Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:20:56 UTC.
this is one of my favorite books
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- andrea, Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:06:30 UTC.
Atticus Finch is hot! lol This is a great book.
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- terriblyvague, Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:29:58 UTC.
One of the best American Novels. Lee does a wonderful job of capturing human life.
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- xar275, Sun, 03 May 2009 06:03:34 UTC.
The memorable n unforgottable story..this is what I say "deserved"
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- Derekvukovic, Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:15:53 UTC.
I had to read this book for Grade 11 english. It was actually pretty good, compared to the other books they make us read here in Canada.
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- carlabodrick, Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:31:48 UTC.
I think that what makes To Kill A Mockingbird such a success is the life that Harper Lee gave to each character. In spite of the sensitive subject of the story, I was able to love each and every character. Not only is she a great story teller but she has a profound understanding of the "human condition".
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- masterer, Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:25:50 UTC.
I saw the movie, and read some of the book. I might have read all of it and forgotten that I read it. Well, it's obviously a great book, since it won the prize.
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