One of my resolutions this year is to work in a few of the classics, and my first choice was this novel. Atticus Finch is a constant reference throughout law school, and somehow I have never read the book before now. I now understand the world's fascination with Harper Lee and her only novel - it was phenomenal! The story follows Scout, a somewhat precocious young girl as she puzzles over a reclusive neighbor and the social niceties of the 1930s South. The centerpiece of the novel is the trial of a young black man who has been accused of raping a white woman, and it falls to Atticus to provide for a fair trial in a community where prejudices are very likely to trump fairness. This is the major premise of the book, and the author did a fantastic job, but the overall story and writing were absolutely great as well. I will definitely return to read this book again, as I have definitely added it to my top ten.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee
One of my resolutions this year is to work in a few of the classics, and my first choice was this novel. Atticus Finch is a constant reference throughout law school, and somehow I have never read the book before now. I now understand the world's fascination with Harper Lee and her only novel - it was phenomenal! The story follows Scout, a somewhat precocious young girl as she puzzles over a reclusive neighbor and the social niceties of the 1930s South. The centerpiece of the novel is the trial of a young black man who has been accused of raping a white woman, and it falls to Atticus to provide for a fair trial in a community where prejudices are very likely to trump fairness. This is the major premise of the book, and the author did a fantastic job, but the overall story and writing were absolutely great as well. I will definitely return to read this book again, as I have definitely added it to my top ten.
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