Best book there is had to read it in high school and loved it, I can’t explain how much it means to me. I hope you enjoy it. Wanted to meet Harper Lee before she died, but didn’t happen.
Best book ever. A true piece of art. I wore out my first copy in high school and college. I bought another copy as an adult and I realized that it takes on a completely different meaning and has different lessons when viewed from this perspective. I LOVE it. I would have liked to have spent a day with Harper Lee.
I think it’s okay, but I’ll never understand why it’s considered so incredible and a masterpiece. It’s highly flawed, and most of the characters are not good people (yes, including Atticus). It’s worth reading, though.
Right right… To discuss further would be mean… You can sure tell a lot about a person though, by which “deaths” they feel most impacted by…. And here I’d like to point out, NO spoilers, the deaths may or may not be metaphorical, and could relate to any number of situations or circumstance… Those of you who want to know specifics will just have to read it yourselves!! ?
It captures the feeling of a very small southern town in a very interesting way—Scout’s perspective is perfect for examining the interworkings and goings-on of the adults during that time. I really love how her curiosity and innocence is juxtaposed against the injustice and fear of the adults. It’s a great novel (the movie is also good, one of the few that compliments the book, I’d say).
Honestly I beg to differ. I was confused at first while reading it because it had been a long time since I read mockingbird but I feel if you understand that it takes place YEARS later and have an open mind, it’s an enjoyable read
Yeah, I can see your point. I think it’s just falling in love, if you will, and finding out they aren’t the way you thought they were. It kinda takes the wind out of your sails
Actually IT WAS written by Harper Lee… and then got rejected and she wrote To Kill A Mockingbird instead. And actually… Go Set A Watchman WORKS very well, as a stand alone and as an unofficial sequel (though it’s not the sequel really) to the book.
I did a lot of research and she loved her father greatly! She did NOT write the book. Her sister said she only wrote one book and hated the spotlight. When her sister died the disgusting money grubbing people came after her and they wrote the book. So NO she did not write the book!
@Tracey Not tryin to be argumentative, but I could have SWORN Harper Lee passed AFTER Watchman was published and on the shelves… I seem to recall putting it on my read list, and some months after, she died and EVERYONE went bat crazy trying to find and read Watchman. Mind if I have a look at your source?
@Cindy Yes Harper Lee did pass away prior to the book being released. Harper’s sister, the one that protected her, died 2 years prior. The doctors and nurses said that there was no other paperwork and that Harper at the end was confused. The book issue began the moment her sister passed away.
Okay… But what’s your source material? I may just be having a blonde day, but I’m still having trouble comprehending. Like… Do you have a link to where your information is coming from?
actually, it was written by her, she wrote it first before she wrote To Kill a Mockingbird. Her publisher said she should write a more easy book, that people could get through. So, she did and that was ‘To Kill A Mockingbird.’ Her sister was a lawyer and protecting her until she died and Harper Lee was in a rest home and she didn’t remember anything and the publishers wanted her to publish it, so she did, I read it.
It was read to me in elementary. But I remember liking it. It really made me think about the fairness of the justice system as a child. I’d love to reread it as an adult.
Classic. You should read it. I read it long time ago in Jr.High, As did my daughter. Another classic Where the Fern Grows, if you did not read it you should.
Loved it
I’m currently reading it and I can tell you that it’s pretty good
A great book.
Literally my favorite book! <3
It’s one of the best pieces of literature
Brilliant book!
Best book there is had to read it in high school and loved it, I can’t explain how much it means to me. I hope you enjoy it. Wanted to meet Harper Lee before she died, but didn’t happen.
Chiming in with my “loved it “! I’m also jealous that you are just now reading this for the first time !
Boo radley’s character is the most fascinating one <3 <3
Hated it lol
Absolutely loved it! It was an English 2 assignment for me back in high school
A must read! Absolutely fantastically, heartbreakingly awesome!❤️
Love!
One of my favourite books❤
Great book
Best book ever. A true piece of art. I wore out my first copy in high school and college. I bought another copy as an adult and I realized that it takes on a completely different meaning and has different lessons when viewed from this perspective. I LOVE it. I would have liked to have spent a day with Harper Lee.
One of my favorite books
Total classic. Loved it.
A must read!
I read it forever ago in my sophmore year of highschool and i loved it
Masterpiece
One of the best books I’ve ever read!
Timeless! A classic!
One of my favorite books of all time!
A must read book!
Sorry but I hated it! I found it flat and boring and predictable and had a very hard time finishing it ?
Same here. I liked the story but I thought it’d never end.
Love it!!
It’s a lovely read!
loved it. read it earlier this year.
I think it’s okay, but I’ll never understand why it’s considered so incredible and a masterpiece. It’s highly flawed, and most of the characters are not good people (yes, including Atticus). It’s worth reading, though.
One of my all time faves
Love, love, love that book!
❤️❤️
One of my faves!! Enjoy
JUSTIFIABLY considered a classic! (The long awaited sequel was a BIG disappointment, though!)
One of the best books I’ve ever read.
A must read!
My fav book ever
Great book
I loved it, now its a favorite and a must read
A true classic
A book that is worth reading over& over, the movie is never old either.
Love it!
My favorite book ever.
Read it. Then watch the movie, because it’s a darn good movie even if it isn’t the book.
Then read the book again.
A great book, you’ll be glad you read it. I have to agree the movie follows the book and is wonderful a well.
I love it but my mom & son read it togetter and hated it
A classic! It stays with you forever…
Movie was so that Harper Lee gave the actor her dad’s pocket watch!
Great read
Absolutely love it.
It doesn’t have anything to do with killing mocking birds. Sorry about the spoiler
I know you’re joking… But it almost begs for discussing the metaphorical mockingbirds which are “killed” in the story… 😉
Very true. But yes that’s your spoiler. I love seeing the comic with the cats that are upset cuz it has nothing to do with that
Right right… To discuss further would be mean… You can sure tell a lot about a person though, by which “deaths” they feel most impacted by…. And here I’d like to point out, NO spoilers, the deaths may or may not be metaphorical, and could relate to any number of situations or circumstance… Those of you who want to know specifics will just have to read it yourselves!! ?
It’s been a long while since I’ve read it, just always think of that comic when I see this book mentioned
Wonderful book!
The best American novel ever written.
One of the best novels I have ever read and I am very well read.
It’s a Classic. Used to be required reading in school. Still should be.
It captures the feeling of a very small southern town in a very interesting way—Scout’s perspective is perfect for examining the interworkings and goings-on of the adults during that time. I really love how her curiosity and innocence is juxtaposed against the injustice and fear of the adults. It’s a great novel (the movie is also good, one of the few that compliments the book, I’d say).
Just don’t go read the sequel, Go set a Watchman it will disappoint you
Honestly I beg to differ. I was confused at first while reading it because it had been a long time since I read mockingbird but I feel if you understand that it takes place YEARS later and have an open mind, it’s an enjoyable read
Yeah, I can see your point. I think it’s just falling in love, if you will, and finding out they aren’t the way you thought they were. It kinda takes the wind out of your sails
Read it at school, it’s definitely a classic!
Classic
I love it! In high school my school did the play and I got to be the grown up Scout narrator.
Wonderful
Great book!
Love it! It’s one of my favorites!
Just incredible! Do NOT read the sequel, as it has her name but not written by her.
Actually IT WAS written by Harper Lee… and then got rejected and she wrote To Kill A Mockingbird instead. And actually… Go Set A Watchman WORKS very well, as a stand alone and as an unofficial sequel (though it’s not the sequel really) to the book.
I did a lot of research and she loved her father greatly! She did NOT write the book. Her sister said she only wrote one book and hated the spotlight. When her sister died the disgusting money grubbing people came after her and they wrote the book. So NO she did not write the book!
Which doesn’t change the fact that IT WORKS in the To Kill A Mockingbird universe… even without Atticus hero worshipping
No it does not. Atticus was Harper’s father and he was not a racist!
I agree the second book was aweful
@Tracey Not tryin to be argumentative, but I could have SWORN Harper Lee passed AFTER Watchman was published and on the shelves… I seem to recall putting it on my read list, and some months after, she died and EVERYONE went bat crazy trying to find and read Watchman. Mind if I have a look at your source?
@Cindy Yes Harper Lee did pass away prior to the book being released. Harper’s sister, the one that protected her, died 2 years prior. The doctors and nurses said that there was no other paperwork and that Harper at the end was confused. The book issue began the moment her sister passed away.
Okay… But what’s your source material? I may just be having a blonde day, but I’m still having trouble comprehending. Like… Do you have a link to where your information is coming from?
@Cindy Hi. Do your own research. I do not have the links anymore. I wrote the info down in my journal.
Believe I understand. Thank you for your time.
actually, it was written by her, she wrote it first before she wrote To Kill a Mockingbird. Her publisher said she should write a more easy book, that people could get through. So, she did and that was ‘To Kill A Mockingbird.’ Her sister was a lawyer and protecting her until she died and Harper Lee was in a rest home and she didn’t remember anything and the publishers wanted her to publish it, so she did, I read it.
It is lovely… and the move adaptation is equally as good as the book, which is rare
Very good book!
Everyone should read this book in their lifetime.
Fabulous!
One of the few classics I liked.
It sets a bar to which you might gauge the books you read after it. The language and narrative are right up there with the best.
Great read and movie.
Loved it!!
Great book
One of the greatest books I have ever read.
Absolute classic….go for it
A great classsic.
I’ve recently bought the book.. can’t wait to start reading it!
A must read. Take it slow and savor Atticus’ words and the whole perview of the book.
Tried. Couldn’t do It. Sorry.
One of my favorite books ever. I bought the new one but haven’t read it yet
Great book, makes you think about life
Great book ! Some of my dogs are named after the people in the book ?
I loved it
Wonderful book! Highly recommend it ?
It’s my favorite book!
Great read. One of my favourite books. A real classic!
It was read to me in elementary. But I remember liking it. It really made me think about the fairness of the justice system as a child. I’d love to reread it as an adult.
My favourite book ever
It haunts you after..be warned..
When you read the first chapter, the genealogy isn’t important, but read on anyway. I love this book.
Marvelous. A definite must read.??????
My youngest daughter’s favorite book of all time. She really identified with Scout.
classic – a must read
Wonderful
It wasn’t my favorite, but it was good
WOW! THANK YOU FOR ALL THE RESPONSES! LATER, I WILL START READING LATER. <3
Top 10 fave books
Great book
Classic. You should read it. I read it long time ago in Jr.High, As did my daughter. Another classic Where the Fern Grows, if you did not read it you should.
No, it’s not about killing birds.
one of the best book I have ever read
Red fern
One of the best ?
One.of.the.most.beautiful. books.you’ll.or.you’ve.ever.read. (hopefully )
Great book
One of the best written books of the 20th century. Even though it was written mid 20th century it is still relevant today.
A classic must read.
An all time favorite, movie too??
It become your favorite book.
I’ve only seen the movie. It was good
Up and down. But really great book!
Its a book worth reading
A superb book.Enjoy!
Love it until the last page.
Fabulous book
One of the all time best !
My favorite!!!!!
Great read !