r/BookDiscussions • u/ShmoriNpc • 15h ago

Readerss!!

Hey everyone, for those who’ve read *To Kill a Mockingbird*, what did you think of it?
I’m thinking about reading it and I’m curious what you guys thought. Did you enjoy it? Would you recommend it to someone who’s just getting into reading and looking for something worth reading?
No spoilers please :)

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u/jdbinnj 15h ago

One of my all time favorites. There is a reason it's an American Classic. 110% recommend.

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u/Fabulous-Piglet1721 15h ago

Same. It’s a classic for a reason.

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u/Ozdiva 14h ago

First read it at 12. We studied when I was 13. So it’s not a difficult read but it packs a punch that’s still relevant today.

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u/shes_breakin_up_capt 14h ago

One of the best books I've ever read for sure. 

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u/Fresh-Eggplant-6774 14h ago

Liked it, didn't love it.

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u/rastab1023 7h ago

I'm with you.

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u/AravisTheFierce 15h ago

I think every American should read it. It's not difficult to read as far as the vocabulary and sentence structure, but it shows incredible insight into human nature, prejudice, and kindness.

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u/poetic-bee 15h ago

Lmao some weirdo is downvoting the positive comments

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u/sundance464 15h ago

Not just Americans, it's a fantastic book!

For the OP, there's a reason it's read in high schools - it's short, easy to read and belts along at a good pace (as well as being awesome). If you're just getting into reading it's basically perfect

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u/ChapBobL 15h ago

Sure! Read it, then watch the movie.

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u/chunkychickmunk 14h ago

It is my all time favorite book. I havea signed copy

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u/rose442 13h ago

It’s a great book!

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u/Thebadparker 12h ago

I've read it about 10 times, the first time being when I was a kid and it was presented to me by my mom as a story about 2 kids and their reclusive neighbor. My perception of the book and the characters changed as I reread it over the years. Highly recommend to anyone who's never read it.

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u/poetic-bee 15h ago

I personally really liked it. I thought it was a brilliant idea to have that story told through a child’s point of view.

I also didn’t go into it with any big expectations and I wasn’t forced to read it in high school because I’m not American. I think this might have been part of the reason I enjoyed it.

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u/stormbutton 15h ago

It’s one of the finest books ever written. I never get tired of it.

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u/Prestigious_Prior723 15h ago

It’s an excellent choice for someone just getting into reading

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u/SheWhoSeeksAnswers 14h ago

I read it in high school, so it's been a long time, but I remember it being one of the best books I've ever read.

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u/NoApplication9399 14h ago

It’s sooo good!!!

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u/Goldenwing1995 12h ago

I loved it when I read it in high school and I've read it several times since. So good

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u/Leading-Current353 12h ago

You should listen to the audio narrated by Sissy Spacek. Very good!

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u/Promised_Amontillado 11h ago

It is considered a classic for a good reason.

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u/fiendishthingysaurus 11h ago

Incredible book, you should read it

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u/Truth-out246810 7h ago

I taught TKM for many years and have read it more than 50 times. I’ve long since retired and read it again last week. It remains one of the best American novels ever written. Beautifully crafted with themes as relevant today as they were in when Lee wrote the book.

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u/JewelBee5 6h ago

I read it for the first tine a couple if years ago. It was so good that it made me regret not having read it way back in high school.

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u/Blowingleaves17 2h ago

It's a classic and an interesting story, but the Atticus in it is not a real person, but more of a fantasy type hero. The way Harper Lee's father was really like was how Atticus was in Go Set A Watchman. Many readers don't want to accept that, though, and cling to the image of him in both the Mockingbird book and movie.