Review Detail
Young Adult Fiction
3195
A Favorite Classic
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
5.0
Writing Style
5.0
This tense, atmospheric gem of a story takes place in a southern setting that is so real I feel like I could walk out my front door and see Boo Radley hiding behind his curtains in the house on my corner. I love the sense of adventure, honor, and family love that permeates this story. The deeper issues of prejudice and true justice are always worth looking at, and seeing them through the eyes of a child makes it that much more poignant. A wonderful book that everyone should read.
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