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To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee Warner Books, c1960, 281 pages, $6.99 Classical American Literature / social issues ISBN 0-446-22227-5 To Kill a Mockingbird is a classical American piece of literature that illustrates the dense and hostile pretexts of racism in the South. In a sleepy Southern town a young girl, Scout must grow into a world that has racial conflicts emanating from all facets of society. With her father, Atticus Finch representing the defensive side of Tom Robinson, a local black man accused of raping a Ewell daughter, Scout watches this sleepy town come alive as roles of social class and prejudices take shape before her eyes. The bitter anger of racism wields forces against the concepts of justice and equality in Harper Lee’s book. However, the beauty of family and courage pervade through the text and exemplify the growth of the mind in childhood and beyond. Complex human relationships unfold in this literature and evoke useful and critical issues that should be discussed in the classroom.
Was forced to read this ... twice ... and hated it both times.
Super silly summer read. The back and forth between the two authors was as interesting as the actual plot.
Really enjoyed this book,a quick read and an entertaining mystery. It also made you think how would you handle these problems if they happened in your life, which character would you find yourself like?
A sharp, witty tour de force. The novel is at least in part a reflection of Iranian culture and society, with its immense gulf between the public and the private and where people are adept at not saying what they really mean and not meaning all that they say. Clever, funny and depressing - all at the same time.
Pet store owner Norah Kent loves the Lord and animals; she dreams of one day having a family with Mr. Right, a person who must accept that she is prime caretaker of her beloved elderly Auntie Lou, is owned by Bentley the mutt, and must share her two passions especially her Christian faith. Three bachelors show interest in Norah. US Navy Commander Connor Trevain seems to care for Norah, but she fears stepping out with him because her best friend Lilly wants him. The townsfolk push Joe Collier, who asks Norah for dates, but she knows he is not the one so has ruled him out. Finally there is police officer Nick Haley, who has three things going for him. Bentley has chosen him though he seems to fear the mutt and she keeps hearing the bells. Still Connor is nice if only Lilly wanted someone else like Nick for instance. NORAH'S ARK is a pleasant optimistic Christian romance starring an upbeat somewhat innocent (too naive around men) protagonist and a cast of eccentrics starting with her matchmaking canine and a horde of other two legged, four legged, and no legged animals). The fast-paced breezy story line will provide fans of Judy Baer with plenty of entertainment from start to finish as the audience will wonder just who will win the Norah sweepstakes. The novel lives up to its classic second line "HAVE YOU HUGGED YOUR IGUANA TODAY?" as a fun filled tale.