To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Read in June 2009
As Atticus said “Rape, riot and runaways” mixed together with prejudice and intolerance told from the eyes of a spunky young girl nicknamed Scout in 1930s Maycomb Alabama. The antics of the children, Scout, Jem and Dill, caused me to shake my head in wonder. But the adult antics merely sickened me, aside from the glimmering lights in the darkness of Atticus, Miss Maudie and Arthur Radley.
The story was well written and sparks discussion even today. Lest History repeat itself, I recommend this to everyone so that we can all be on guard against bigotry and discrimination.
GR Status Updates:
| 06/26/2009 | page 1 | 0.36% | 1 comment | |
| 06/27/2009 | page 32 | 11.39% | “The South is like another country, especially through the eyes of a 6 year-old girl.” | |
| 06/27/2009 | page 74 | 26.33% | “The coldest and hottest night on record.” | |
| 06/27/2009 | page 115 | 40.93% | “Finished Part One.” | |
| 06/28/2009 | page 144 | 51.25% | “From rape to riot to runaways.” | |
| 06/28/2009 | page 170 | 60.5% | “The trial begins.” | |
| 06/28/2009 | page 281 | 100.0% |
It shames me that I have not read this yet, although I saw the film and the play. Still, it’s on my short list of books to read. Thanks for reminding me. Cheers!