To Kill a Mockingbird

[kowae7]

So, did anyone like this book? And why?

Because personally I didn't like the characters of this book, so I stopped reading it the first time I tried.

Then I had to read it for my English class, my freshman year, and I still don't like this book.

I think it has a good lesson to learn, but I don't like the characters especially Dill.

[sakayoyo]

I agree with u on this.
I had to read it for my lit class.
And i couldnt read it without falling asleep.

[Nobody's Shadow]

I love this book. I read it once just for the sake of it and then once for an independent assignment. I suppose I like it because the story and characters are so well developed.

[kowae7]

The book was okay but I would not reccomend it.

If you want to read another book that's kind of the same as To Kill a Mockingbird it would be A Time to Kill by John Grisham.

[Forever Love]

Like you guys, I had to read it for my English CP class. I must admit, it was rather boring. Even though it had pretty boring parts, I really did enjoy it. It's just the characters' developments. They go through a lot but also grow more into character, if you catch my drift. The point of it was pretty pointless, but it was still a good book. Boo Radley was pretty much hidden until the ending, after he helped Jem and Scout out a bit. I will also admit a few parts gave me the chills and freaked me out a bit, but it was good nonetheless.

Of course, if it wasn't for my class, I wouldn't have read it myself. But it really got me into reading, if that helps in any case.

Well, there's my opinion on things.

-Kairi

[Aura]

I'm currently reading that book.I have to read it for my Engilsh class.Its very confusing in the beginning.So far I don't like that book.I would rather read A Child Call 'It' or Marley&Me.

[kowae7]

Has anyone seen the movie?

It's different from the book in a lot of ways. Some stuff that is suppose to happen towards the end or middle of the book happens in the beginning and some events in the book don't happen.

Plus I think the actor that played Dill looked funny. The guy who played Atticus looks a lot like Christopher Reeves.

[Pure Beats~]

I just finished reading this book for my Literature Class.

I liked the book...somewhat. I liked how the story was told and I liked most of the characters, especially Scout.

The only thing I didn't like was the outcome of the court case for Tom Robinson. I hated the way that came out. But knowing what it was like back then, I wasn't too surprised. I still didn't like it, but I wasn't surprised.

We're going to watch the movie Friday. I'm somewhat interested to see what the movie is like compared to the book.

[hidden_light]

It seems nearly everyone had to read it for English...me including...XD
I had to read it for my pre-ap class and I have to say its a bit slow and confusing at the beginning but the plot, characters, and just really the developement of things made it actually quite enjoyable once you really get into it..XD

I've never seen the movie. Personally I hate seeing movies based on books because often ,due to the time constraint and all the information that has to be put into it, its never actually like the book and sometimes it just ruins it for me...XP

[kowae7]

Sucks doesn't it? Racism is something that will never end until everyone that believes in it stops. I can't believe that everyone would believe in someone because of their skin color then if it is the truth. A person is a person no matter how small. What was worst was when Tom got shot like 17 times when he was trying to get away in prison, when one was enough.

I know the full extent what racism is because I'm asian and a lot of people stereotype me all the time. Just don't let it get you down.

[Princess Snow White]

We had to read it and watch the movie in English class.
It shows how people showed racsism and the hate of one another because of race. I found it wrong that Atticus proved that Tom Robinson didn't rape that girl yet they sent him to prison anyway.
And I think Dil is so adorable in the movie.

[libregkd]

I'm personally reading it right now....for English <<;

Its a good book. Very boring beginning though, the thing just dragged on and on. It didn't start to get interesting until the the Tom Robinson trail started. Then from there it was a very enjoyable ride.

[Hakurei Reimu]

I had to read it as a summer assignment for AP English.

If you think the book sucked while reading during the school year...well...it's worst reading through the summer. (procrastination FTW :D)

[deven5]

Read it for a class assignment. And I liked Dill and Scout. And the begining made me sleepy....basically if it wasn't for the Tom Robinson trial then I would just fail the assignment from boredom.

[kowae7]

Nobody liked the first half of the book it was boring.

Sucks that Tom got shot 17 times. Wasn't one enough?

[.Kairi.]

It wasn't too bad after the beginning, though it seemed to move very slowly throughout the story. The movie, thank goodness, was shorter when I had to watch it.

[Namine-x]

Cba with the book -
Was v.naughty && watched the movie instead
I try not to do that but i couldn't help myself

[HellKitten]

In my school the 8th Graders finished reading it a little while ago. They had to make posters and stuff about it. I don't know what it's about but I think they had to read it for History class.

[Fallout]

I believe it fully deserved all of the publicity and awards it gained. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Although, I can see why many people wouldn't like this book. I was close to not liking it myself. My favorite character is Atticus.

[Ansem59]

I believe it fully deserved all of the publicity and awards it gained. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Although, I can see why many people wouldn't like this book. I was close to not liking it myself. My favorite character is Atticus.

except for the bold part... I agree with everything you said... This book was the best book I have ever read... usually I can not stay into a book and I rarely read them but just reading the first few chapters made me want to read more! (this is crazier than it sounds) I was actually enjoying a book... my mom proclaimed that it was a holy miricle!

[Mariam]

Hmm...It was good writing, but I like my social commentary to be just a little subtle. Like when that passage about the Nazis and Miss Caroline saying how America was not like that, I thought, "Ugh, give me a break!" not because of the hypocrisy, but because this theme of hypocrisy was so obvious. And Atticus' long-winded speech was annoying, too.

[Leonardo]

I loved it but i just figured out scout was a girl I_I

[iEccentric]

Reffering to Kowae7's first post:

I'm sympathetic for you kowae7. I'm mixed and I still recieve racism, just like you. I don't hear it outloud but I definitely feel it and sometimes I just want to take action on it but sometimes its best to leave people in their ignorance. I believe karma will get them.

As for Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird" it was long and uninteresting as a whole but had some rather fluent hidden meanings beneath those words. I haven't read the book per se but it was covered in a presentation during class where we noticed that Harper Lee looked similar to our Language Arts/Literature teacher.

The movie to me was dull. In my opinion, I'm sorry if I offend anyone.

[clawtooth35]

I found it a difficult book to read, not because of the content but the way it's written is just so confusing. I read about 2 pages and was lost.

[Horo]

I actually loved this book. There's a LOT of "between the lines" sort of refereces, and there is an overall lesson to the book.
Not many books are like that today, which is why I did't mind reading this in 8th grade and then again over the summer for 9th grade.