Author: Harper Lee
Published: 1960
Language: English
Pages: 307
Rating: 4/5
Summary:
Set in the Deep South in the 1930's, we follow a young girl whose father is a lawyer who is defending a black man accused of raping a white woman.
Review:
What an fantastic book this is. I am aware it's a part of many a students curriculum in the world and for good reason.
There is a lot going on in this story. On the surface, we have this story of a young, lively girl trying to find her place and whose father she desperately admires, but beneath that are all these layers discussing race, class, justice and history. The characters are wonderful and I immediately felt like I was there with them. It's written in quite a humble way and doesn't overdo it trying to get its message across.
Although I really enjoyed seeing the story from Scout (the young girl), I do wish we could have gotten closer to some parts of the stories she just couldn't take us. I would've loved to see more from the perspective of her father, the man he was defending and the people on his side of the fence. I think there's a lot there that we're missing out on.
This is a classic for a reason and well worth the read for anyone who likes literary and historical fiction. If you didn't read it in school, you're missing out and should give it a go, it's worth it.
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