What I Did Like:

+Of course the original intention of this book was to capture life in the South in the 1930s. It does that beautifully. From language to racial tension and everything in between, this historical fiction novel takes you back to the perspective of growing up as an affluent white child in the 1920s south. 

+The trial aspect, while only a small percentage of the actual book, is captivating. This is the part of this story that makes this memorable and long lasting. The best dialogue and the best points come from this section of the story. 

+Beautiful prose. The descriptions work, never leaving the reader wondering what we were talking about. The emotions of our main character come through, especially when Scout is angry! There’s a lot of examples here of well crafted sentences and that’s worth noting. 

Who Should Read This One:

-Fans of classic or historical literature who aren’t bothered by stories targeting a younger audience. 

My Rating: 2 Stars

While a classic, this one hasn’t aged well. In my opinion (which is all reviews really are) there are better books for these topics now. 

For Full Review: https://alltherightreads.com/2024/07/23/2024-book-review-to-kill-a-mockingbird/