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All parent reviews for To Kill a Mockingbird
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A Must-Read
A wonderful look at the issues or racism and the southern justice system through the eyes of a child. Some themes are a bit mature for 12, I think. But, over-all, I agree with the CommonSense review.
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Awesome Book, must read
Awesome book. The best characters, with Atticus being the ultimate moral role model figure. A must read for anybody 14 years or older.
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I think this is a great book for kids who understand (and want to understand) the racism and prejudice in the history of America, and it can be great for parents to talk to their kids about how society has changed .
There are the concerns of very mild violence (our kids are exposed to much more serious violence much earlier - so it isn't much of a problem), the use of rude slang for African-Americans (this issue needs to be addressed to the kids so that they don't use it around their friends, teachers, etc), and the fact that the rape of a white woman is an intergroup part of the book (understanding rape and the consequences, how wrong it is, etc, may help).
The good points are that the novel contains great role models such as Atticus, who teaches his kids that prejudice, racism, etc is wrong. Scout - who's age ranges from six to nine in the novel - portrays adult issues very well for a naive mind.
Must keep in mind that the language used (1930's slang, pronunciation, grammar, etc), so parents may need to explain some words. But once you get into the style of writing, it'll be interesting to the end.
Give it a go!
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Stunning, Beautiful Novel with Wonderful Virtues and Messages.
To Kill a Mockingbird is wonderful. I read the book this weekend and absolutly loved it. It teaches wonderful lessons about tolerance, justice, racism, prejudice, and courage, among others. The content is iffy. Real curse words are seldom used, but n****r is frequently said. Violence is one of the biggest issues. It's described, but never graphically shown. A man is stabbed with a knife while trying to kill children, legend has it that an insane neighbor eats birds and rabbits. A wrongly accused man is shot seventeen times while trying to escape jail. No sex is shown, but a rape case is handled in mild terms and it briefly talks about a "wrong" infatuation between a white woman and black man.
So, you decide on this one. The content is iffy, but the book teaches wonderful messages that all should hear.
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Absolutely Fantastic
Harper Lee is a very good storyteller.
She writes little stories that slowly lead to the main plot (the court case/trial). The book ends with a sense of finality, but if she kept writing I would have been willing to keep reading.
The content is very severe, an unbelievable amount of foul language, the book is set around the depression/WWII time period in the south, which does not justify the language but it does make the story realistic. (Personally I would prefer no foul language whatsoever, but this is the One book I am willing to read over it.)
I recommend at least 16 years old, although my 12 and 14 year old sisters read it. It is very graphic, so, no you child.
I absolutely love the book, it is very well written, and a very good story.
One of my all time favorites.
I recommend caution, but I do highly recommend.
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A Classic
A great book. Some people may find the words "rape" and "N**ger" offensive.
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Timeless classic that offers many lessons to readers
Atticus, the father, is an exceptional role model who went against the grain during the time the book is set in order to remain true to himself and his ideals. Some of the other characters are a reminder of how far the south has come since times of segregation. Readers can learn from any number of themes present in the novel- importance of education, issues with intolerance, class and race segregation, importance of family, and many others.
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A good book with a good message
The ending was kind of confusing. I liked how the narrator was a little girl. It was very thought-provoking.
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I absolutley loved it
One of the best historical fiction books I've read!
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this book is dumm i hate everything about it.
im 15 i dont care about a 7 year old girl and her family. i dont see why teenagers cant read interesting books with now a day problems. examples like dear john and the nicolas spark books
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One of my favorite stories EVER. Read the book, then see the movie.
This story is told as a flashback, in the point of view of a young girl growing up in a small southern rural town during the 1930's. It is one of the most powerful "coming-of-age" stories ever written. Scout, the narrator encounters racism, violence, prejudice, jealousy, acceptance/rejection, stereotypes, and social struggles as she realizes the dangers, powers, excitement, and frenzy of growing up.
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Beautiful
This is a beautifully written book, one of my all-time favourites. I am so glad that this has become required reading, because it really is fantastic. There are mature themes in this book however, so I would recomend it to 13 and up.
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Interesting book
I read this book for school, and even though I started reading it with the idea that a lot of people I asked about it hated it, I enjoyed it. This book is appealing to those who are interested in historical fiction based on the Reconstruction era. Set right after the Civil War, the book is mainly pointed at racial issues, and other wordly problems, but through the eyes of a young girl. I reccommend this book for teenagers and adults.
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Fabulous morals and lessons taught!
This book was absoulutely amazing. The main character is really Atticus, and as a reader you are amazed at his way of thinking and his ability to make you see all sides of an issue, and eventually make the best decision. Intelligence, tolerance, open-mindness, and courage are wonderful morals shown in the book. Harper Lee is a true genius, and the courtroom scene was incredibly accurate. (My father's a judge.)
Things to watch out for: innumerable racial slurs, to be expected, but the swearing is a quite iffy. While it is not particularly strong, it is incredibly repetitive. Not for a young crowd. There is a rape case, but it is handled tastefully.
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