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To Kill A Mockingbird

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BeauNeidel · 16/11/2012 21:55

I remember reading this as a child in school (Year 9 I think) and finding it really boring. I'm re-reading it now as I really really want to buy one of these for my Kindle.

I am loving it. I really remember so little of it, it's like a brand new book for me, and right up my street!

Anyone else know and love it? Or rediscovered something like this? I just can't believe I disregarded it for so long tbh - I did American Studies at university, and lots of American literature. I wish we'd revisited it then, it feels like a real treat reading it now.

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JamInMyWellies · 16/11/2012 21:56

It is my all time favourite book.

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redlac · 16/11/2012 21:58

I love it too - reread it loads of times

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nameuschangeus · 16/11/2012 21:59

It's the best book ever written, ever!

I'm so glad you've picked it up to re-read it and you're enjoying it. My original copy us falling to bits but its the one I first read in school and its got all my notes down the margins so I can't part with it!

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choceyes · 16/11/2012 22:01

I loved the book so much I named my first born after the main character!

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MimsyBorogroves · 16/11/2012 22:03

Amazing book.

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BeauNeidel · 16/11/2012 22:21

choceyes - kind of wish more children were on the cards just so I could too!

I'm just so surprised I didn't like it in school, I guess my literary tastes have really changed over the years.

Also, I wasn't expecting to find it so funny! Scout is just hilarious!

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peeriebear · 16/11/2012 22:29

I've not read it since school, but I did steal my copy Blush I might get it on the Kindle though.
I remember welling up when Scout finally meets Boo Radley.

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ATruthUniversallyAcknowledged · 16/11/2012 22:32

I'm teaching it right now. Year 9 weren't overwhelmed by it to begin with but seem to be getting it now Grin Love that cover. Bit ironic that you can't actually buy it on the kindle though (can you? I can't find it!)

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BeauNeidel · 16/11/2012 22:37

No, I couldn't find it either - lots of notes though!

I have been naughty and downloaded a free PDF of it Blush

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nellyjelly · 16/11/2012 22:37

Love it.

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sleeplessinsuburbia · 17/11/2012 01:57

Me too. I have a Jem at home!

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Nigglenaggle · 17/11/2012 20:57

Loved it when Boo Radley comes to rescue them :) And love Atticus for having the courage of his cconvictions :)

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pointythings · 17/11/2012 21:30

I read this in Year 9 and absolutely loved it even then, but I was always the swotty kid. Am certainly going to encourage the DDs to read it (DD1 in Yr 7 now, so not yet!), I think it is a graet book.

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BestIsWest · 17/11/2012 21:33

Adored it as a teen, still love it now, one of the best. Must get DS to read it.

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HappyHippyChick · 17/11/2012 21:35

Ooh it's our book club book this month, I've never read it. Sounds like I'm in for a real treat.

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mammmamia · 17/11/2012 21:40

Love it, and love the name Scout!

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PrincessSymbian · 17/11/2012 21:49

I read it for the first time a couple of years ago, I was on holiday in Mexico and I had ran out if reading material. The shop at the hotel was full of Danielle steel type books, really not my thing and a copy of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. So I bought it and was gripped, such an amazing book.

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thewhistler · 18/11/2012 10:41

It always comes top of the lists of books that changed your life.

But I love it too. It is so beautifully written, the sub themes are brilliant too. I love the child coming to a meal who pours corn syrup over everything and how that is used in the Lynch mob scene, how the awful aunt is so courageous, the description of intercourse or rape or adultery. And the atmosphere.

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TheAccidentalExhibitionist · 18/11/2012 10:54

The best book I've ever read, funny, poignant, serious.
Just incredibly beautifully written. Ahh, think I may have to dig out my copy again.

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mixedmamameansbusiness · 18/11/2012 12:39

I read it at school, and have always absolutely loved it. I have read it many many times. I also read Of Mice and Men because the opposite class read that instead and I didn't want to miss out!!

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tiggy114 · 18/11/2012 17:31

I have never read this so just ordred a copy off greenmetropolis. Looking forward to it Smile

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lurkedtoolong · 21/11/2012 02:20

I love reading but books tend not to "stay" with me. This one absolutely is part of me. I love it.

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CrikeyOHare · 21/11/2012 15:39

Wonderful, wonderful book.

Have you seen the film, OP? It is the only time ever (I think) that a film has been every bit as good as the book it's based on. Gregory Peck as Atticus is absolutely perfect.

Ordinarily, I'm not such a heathen to recommend a film on a book thread Blush, but this is the one and only exception, I reckon :)

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misstrunchball · 21/11/2012 19:31

I had never read it but my DD1 is doing it for her GCSE so thought I would so she had someone to talk to about it.

I enjoyed it but feel I need to read it again just for pleasure as I feel I would get so much more out of it. Got confused with all the people though!

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Nigglenaggle · 22/11/2012 21:41

I'm pleased to hear the film is good. I was wondering about seeing it but was worried it would spoil the book which I really enjoyed.

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