5.0 out of 5 based on 20 reviews. – Customer review on 18/01/2009

If you have not read this book than you are missing out! Where have you been! This is my favourite book of its genre, and it is one that I will read and re read for the rest of my life. It is indearing and moving, and shows what a little compassion can do in the eyes and lives of others. It gives interesting perspectives on raising two children, and teaches them to be accpeting and to not ever prejudge another person. They may make their own opinions, but only after spending time with that person. It is a great book, which I truely loved reading. Do yourself a favour by buying and reading this book, it really will make you think.

4.0 out of 5 based on 20 reviews. – Customer review on 29/09/2009

Beautifully written. A book that all readers must have on the bookshelf. The further in you get, the more enthralled in the characters you become. 'Scout' sees the world with such innocent eyes that it's hard to believe that there could be so much hate and discrimination in the world. Loved it!

5.0 out of 5 based on 20 reviews. – Customer review on 17/05/2009

A fantastic book. It can be read many times over, as it has many layers, and is a true literary classic

5.0 out of 5 based on 20 reviews. – Customer review on 26/11/2008

Moving and clever. Everyone should read this book at least once in their lives.

5.0 out of 5 based on 20 reviews. – Customer review on 08/11/2008

Indeed To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic, a book to be read by everyone. Aside from the predjuces and wrongful justice, Harper Lee has given an insite to the differences between people not by colour but through a chlds curiosity, regarding the 'mad man' who never goes outside. Making contact with him being unafraid of him, prooved to be the person whose actions were to defend Scout and her brother during a another crisis. A story that reinforces the point that human strenghts and failings prevail no matter which family we are born into.

5.0 out of 5 based on 20 reviews. – Customer review on 08/07/2008

Everyone should read this book, it is written with touching warmth from the heart of a child, perhaps the only perspective from which the horrors of society can be seen untainted.
In a gentle way Harper Lee pushes you and pulls you until you face the ending with nothing to veil it.
A classic to be read and treasured, and then read again.

4.0 out of 5 based on 20 reviews. – Customer review on 15/07/2007

This novel deserves its reputation as a classic. Seeing the world of the old south US throught the eyes of a child brilliantly shows up its unwritten rules, racism and hypocrisies. Scout is a likeable protagonist and we join her in learning about justice, tolerance, racism and, above all, the importance of always standing up for what is right, even when you're in a losing battle! If you didn't read this in school - pick up a copy. If you did - read it again!

3.0 out of 5 based on 20 reviews. – Customer review on 04/07/2007

This story has been killed by the school system making it part of the studies, yet this is a must read for all. Dealing with relevant issues of today, though written years before my time. I recommend this be given to your children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren etc. before the school systems have a chance to rip it apart.

5.0 out of 5 based on 20 reviews. – Customer review on 21/06/2007

i just loved this book, i hate reading but i made an effort with book and i am so glad i did, i loved it so much i got the movie out! but this is a fantastic book, its really sad but also really moving, i think everyone must have read this book atleast once in their life, if not you must!

4.0 out of 5 based on 20 reviews. – Customer review on 11/06/2007

Harper Lee's 'To Kill A Mockingbird' is considered a classic, and not without justification. Though I wouldn't personally call it one of my favourite books, to think of what the society this book was originally released into was like, and what effect this book had, that in itself is reason to read it. However, when I read it, I did so for school. Among all the other students' groans, I found a rather enjoyable book.

Though it took awhile to get into, the story DOES make you want to keep reading, not in any suspenceful kind of way, but just because the book feels so... friendly. Looking through the eyes of young Scout, everything has a nice feel about it. However, I can't say the story is what did this for me. It was Atticus. His character is just so great and he is a real source of inspiration to me. For it's place in history, it's morals and it's decent story and godly Atticus, I recommend this book to everyone.