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entry by...hearthlince updated...Mar 13, '06 spoilers...major
"When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow.... When enough years had gone by to enable us to look back on them, we sometimes discussed the events leading to his accident. I maintain that the Ewells started it all, but Jem, who was four years my senior, said it started long before that. He said it began the summer Dill came to us, when Dill first gave us the idea of making Boo Radley come out."
Set in the small Southern town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Depression, To Kill a Mockingbird follows three years in the life of 8-year-old Scout Finch, her brother, Jem, and their father, Atticus--three years punctuated by the arrest and eventual trial of a young black man accused of raping a white woman. Though her story explores big themes, Harper Lee chooses to tell it through the eyes of a child. The result is a tough and tender novel of race, class, justice, and the pain of growing up.
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Boo is led to Jem’s bed to wish him goodnight. Scout is very protective and careful with Boo. When the latter requests Scout to escort him home and Scout does so, but by making it seem as though it is he who is leading her. After he goes home, Scout never sees him again.
Scout sits with Aunt Alexandra near Jem’s bed for a while. Atticus is reading out from a book, The Grey Ghost to Jem who has fallen asleep. Gradually, Scout too falls asleep. Atticus leads her to her own bed and returns to Jem’s room to remain there till morning.
Set in the small Southern town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Depression, To Kill a Mockingbird follows three years in the life of 8-year-old Scout Finch, her brother, Jem, and their father, Atticus--three years punctuated by the arrest and eventual trial of a young black man accused of raping a white woman. Though her story explores big themes, Harper Lee chooses to tell it through the eyes of a child. The result is a tough and tender novel of race, class, justice, and the pain of growing up.
Chapter31
Boo is led to Jem’s bed to wish him goodnight. Scout is very protective and careful with Boo. When the latter requests Scout to escort him home and Scout does so, but by making it seem as though it is he who is leading her. After he goes home, Scout never sees him again.
Scout sits with Aunt Alexandra near Jem’s bed for a while. Atticus is reading out from a book, The Grey Ghost to Jem who has fallen asleep. Gradually, Scout too falls asleep. Atticus leads her to her own bed and returns to Jem’s room to remain there till morning.
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entry by...oceanlistener updated...Apr 16, '07 spoilers...n/a
I don't think I can say anything about this book that hasn't already been said. The Great American Novel.
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entry by...autumnmoon2006 updated...Jan 16, '07 spoilers...n/a
This is the first book (1960) that this author wrote and it won a Pulitzer Prize. I saw the Academy Award-winning film in the early sixties.
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entry by...austengirl updated...Apr 01, '07 spoilers...n/a
A must read for every living soul. Great in that it gets the attention of even non-reading 7th graders.
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entry by...lizie123 updated...May 30, '07 spoilers...n/a
Although I didn't realize how funny this book was until I read and re-read this book in college, it was one of my favorites when I first read it in middle school.
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entry by...bookleader updated...Jun 02, '07 spoilers...n/a
My favorite novel of all time. 'Nuf said.
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entry by...Matsi33 updated...Aug 01, '07 spoilers...n/a
Started 9 Dec 2006
Finished 16 Dec 2006
Finished 16 Dec 2006
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entry by...peggan updated...Jan 26, '08 spoilers...none
A tremendous, simple, moving book. Elements of the the secrets and mystery of the Deep South of that era combine with a frank and charged portrayal of black vs. white, and all are wrapped up with a little tomboy girl learning to make sense of her world.
I like how Harper Lee doesn't cut corners; she doesn't take the easy way out with easily-identified stereotypes. It can be a harsh read, but only because you may be reminded as a white reader that maybe you aren't so much separate from the racists in the book. But on the plus side, maybe you aren't so different than Atticus & Scout, too. Because they're all human. Even the racists, and there but for the grace of god go we all.
I like how Harper Lee doesn't cut corners; she doesn't take the easy way out with easily-identified stereotypes. It can be a harsh read, but only because you may be reminded as a white reader that maybe you aren't so much separate from the racists in the book. But on the plus side, maybe you aren't so different than Atticus & Scout, too. Because they're all human. Even the racists, and there but for the grace of god go we all.
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entry by...JonasBrothers_chick updated...Nov 15, '08 spoilers...n/a
I have to read this book for school.... :/
I am sure it will be a good book though! :]
I am sure it will be a good book though! :]
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'Classics- To Kill A Mockingbird'
entry by...lizzibella updated...Jan 06, '09 spoilers...none
Classic. Obvious must read!
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entry by...icecolddrink updated...Jun 21, '09 spoilers...n/a
One of my all-time favorite books! It's beyond sad, but definitely read it!!
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entry by...caitlin_bailey updated...Jul 18, '09 spoilers...none
Check out which authors Harper Lee influenced here:
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The Lucky Oneby...Nicholas Sparks average rating...4.5 / 5tags...2009 dec shelved by...lglover360 mpfcrs0819 sarinasophia viewable entries...2 |
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entry by...mpfcrs0819 updated...Jun 18, '09 spoilers...major
I just finished this book and I must say that I freakin' loved it! By far one of my top favorite Nicholas Sparks books. I finished it in 2 sittings once I really got into it, well 3 actually...the 3rd to finish the last 100 pages or so. Like I've said before, I am a sucker for a good romance. I love all the cheesy stuff...but not the romance novels, you know, the ones with the couples on the front and it's about a pirate and his wench or something like that. I like true romance...although, I don't know how well this work out in real life.
It amazes me sometimes that it's a man that writes these books.
But anywho, about the book...it was a very easy read that kept me enthralled with it. It's a lot longer than most of his books, which was great in my opinion. I tend to not want his books to end. I read online reviews before I read it and a lot of people complained about the ending. Here's where major spoilers come in. I loved the ending. I was wishing throughout the book that Logan, or someone, would just kill Clayton so they could live their life drama-free. I got teary eyed at the ending, especially when it was Zeus that saved Ben. When I read, it kinda plays in my head like a movie. I guess that's why subtitled movies never bothered me. But that's the mark of a good book to me, if I can play it like a movie in my head, it's a great read. And in this book, I could really relate to Elizabeth's terror seeing her son fight for his life...and I don't even have a kid. What I was pissed about the ending was that I thought that BOTH Logan and Clayton were killed by the flood. Which, I guess is how he wanted you to think, because it eludes to his funeral and everything and just mentions him in the epilogue...at the end of it to boot. But once I found that Logan had lived, I was happy with the ending again.
It's a wonderful book and I advise everyone in the world to read it. I wouldn't be surprised if they made this one into a movie...it has movie worthy all over it.
It amazes me sometimes that it's a man that writes these books.
But anywho, about the book...it was a very easy read that kept me enthralled with it. It's a lot longer than most of his books, which was great in my opinion. I tend to not want his books to end. I read online reviews before I read it and a lot of people complained about the ending. Here's where major spoilers come in. I loved the ending. I was wishing throughout the book that Logan, or someone, would just kill Clayton so they could live their life drama-free. I got teary eyed at the ending, especially when it was Zeus that saved Ben. When I read, it kinda plays in my head like a movie. I guess that's why subtitled movies never bothered me. But that's the mark of a good book to me, if I can play it like a movie in my head, it's a great read. And in this book, I could really relate to Elizabeth's terror seeing her son fight for his life...and I don't even have a kid. What I was pissed about the ending was that I thought that BOTH Logan and Clayton were killed by the flood. Which, I guess is how he wanted you to think, because it eludes to his funeral and everything and just mentions him in the epilogue...at the end of it to boot. But once I found that Logan had lived, I was happy with the ending again.
It's a wonderful book and I advise everyone in the world to read it. I wouldn't be surprised if they made this one into a movie...it has movie worthy all over it.
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entry by...lglover360 updated...Dec 29, '09 spoilers...n/a
Book Title: The Lucky One
Date Read: Dec. 2009
Pages: 326
Author: Nicholas Sparks
Type of Book: Romantic fiction
Recommended By: Nichole Messervy
My Interest in this book is: suggested to me; developing romance
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Favorite characters/quotes/lines:Logan
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Date Read: Dec. 2009
Pages: 326
Author: Nicholas Sparks
Type of Book: Romantic fiction
Recommended By: Nichole Messervy
My Interest in this book is: suggested to me; developing romance
Ideas expressed/message/plot:
Favorite characters/quotes/lines:Logan
When I finished this book I felt:
Other books to read by this Author or theme:
I would recommend this book to:
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Scarlet Featherby...Maeve Binchy average rating...3.8 / 5tags...2003 2009 caterers catering dec2009 fiction ireland lots multiple of povs relationships scenes shelved by...alma_spier laurig MarianV mbuel viewable entries...1 |
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Serendipity: A Novelby...Louise Shaffer average rating...3.0 / 5tags...2009 dec2009 shelved by...alma_spier viewable entries...none |
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Testimony: A Novelby...Anita Shreve average rating...2.5 / 5tags...2009 fiction nov2009 shelved by...alma_spier Bookworm grace234 jjameli mclauer viewable entries...2 |
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entry by...mclauer updated...Oct 23, '09 spoilers...none
Testimony is a story of consequences. In an elite co-ed boarding school in New Hampshire, an orgy between four students (3 male & over 18, 1 female & 14) is taped & the tape is passed around. Eventually it comes into the hands of the headmaster who must decide how to handle the situation.
The novel gives us the words - the testimony - of people who were impacted by the events of the book. From the headmaster to the students involved to staff, faculty, & townspeople the...more Testimony is a story of consequences. In an elite co-ed boarding school in New Hampshire, an orgy between four students (3 male & over 18, 1 female & 14) is taped & the tape is passed around. Eventually it comes into the hands of the headmaster who must decide how to handle the situation.
The multiple perspectives are fresh & interesting & there are some finely drawn characters here - precise, exact, believable. This approach also has its flaws - a certain kind of enforced distance from events & characters, not enough of any one character to "know" them & care about them. The male characters are for the most part complex & fully fleshed, particularly the adult males. The female characters are problematic for me - stereotyped as vixens or good girls the virgin/whore dichotomy is on full display.
The novel has multiple settings, but two primary - Vermont & the elite boarding school where events take place. The sense of place in Vermont is palpable, that of the boarding school is more mushy. There are parts of this that reminded me of Midwives, also set in Vermont - the snow, the black ice, the oppressive cold, the warmth of family life seen through windows. The school environment isn't nearly as well imagined & in many ways the author keeps all of the teenagers at arm's length, mentioning their many transgressions, but refusing to explore them. This refusal to explore leaves its own ripples of missed opportunity throughout the novel.
Despite its flaws & missed opportunities the book is a quick read because it's difficult to put down. The story is compelling, although not always enjoyable & deftly illustrates the fact that actions do indeed have consequences
The novel gives us the words - the testimony - of people who were impacted by the events of the book. From the headmaster to the students involved to staff, faculty, & townspeople the...more Testimony is a story of consequences. In an elite co-ed boarding school in New Hampshire, an orgy between four students (3 male & over 18, 1 female & 14) is taped & the tape is passed around. Eventually it comes into the hands of the headmaster who must decide how to handle the situation.
The multiple perspectives are fresh & interesting & there are some finely drawn characters here - precise, exact, believable. This approach also has its flaws - a certain kind of enforced distance from events & characters, not enough of any one character to "know" them & care about them. The male characters are for the most part complex & fully fleshed, particularly the adult males. The female characters are problematic for me - stereotyped as vixens or good girls the virgin/whore dichotomy is on full display.
The novel has multiple settings, but two primary - Vermont & the elite boarding school where events take place. The sense of place in Vermont is palpable, that of the boarding school is more mushy. There are parts of this that reminded me of Midwives, also set in Vermont - the snow, the black ice, the oppressive cold, the warmth of family life seen through windows. The school environment isn't nearly as well imagined & in many ways the author keeps all of the teenagers at arm's length, mentioning their many transgressions, but refusing to explore them. This refusal to explore leaves its own ripples of missed opportunity throughout the novel.
Despite its flaws & missed opportunities the book is a quick read because it's difficult to put down. The story is compelling, although not always enjoyable & deftly illustrates the fact that actions do indeed have consequences
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entry by...Bookworm updated...May 12, '09 spoilers...n/a
I enjoyed the writing style Shreve uses; letting each character tell their own version of the events and how they handled it, how it effected them and the remainder of their lives. I thought it was a very probable scenario, one that too easily can and does occur.
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100 Selected Poemsby...e. e. cummings average rating...4.3 / 5tags...2009 nov2009 own poetry shelved by...alma_spier mvkramer TheHipHippie viewable entries...none |
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The Hour I First Believed: A Novelby...Wally Lamb average rating...4.0 / 5tags...2009 shelved by...haneen jjameli laura8513 littlecloud212 mclauer mystery ruddlekids viewable entries...2 |
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entry by...mclauer updated...Feb 06, '09 spoilers...none
A powerful book so far; but I have to take a break now and then while reading it. This is a novel with true events (and real names) of the killings at Columbine High School interwoven throughout, and it is very emotional reading about this traumatic event and its effects on the lives of real people.
I have been a huge Wally Lamb fan after reading: She's Come Undone, and I Know This Much Is True: A Novel (P.S.). This new book comes after a 10 year dry spell. One of Lamb's talents has always been the ability to write so beautifully about damaged people. This new novel is no exception.
Caelum Quirk is a forty-seven-year-old high school teacher, married for the third time. His younger wife, Maureen, is a school nurse at the same school-- Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. In April 1999, Caelum returns home to Three Rivers, Connecticut, to be with his aunt who has just had a stroke, but Maureen stays behind. She finds herself in the school library at Columbine, cowering in a cabinet and expecting to be killed, as two vengeful students go on a carefully premeditated, murderous rampage. Miraculously she survives, but at a cost -- she is unable to recover from the trauma. Caelum and Maureen flee Colorado and return to an illusion of safety at the Quirk family farm in Three Rivers. But the effects of chaos are not so easily forgotten, and further tragedy ensues.
The Columbine portion of this story reminded me of Nineteen Minutes, however, Lamb, chose to use the actual names of the shooters and the victims in this story. This novel, is not just a story about Columbine, although the aftermaths of the shooting follow Maureen and Caelum throughout the story. This novel is about so much more. In fact, within this book are stories which span five generations. Caelum uncovers secrets of his past, and that of his ancestors after finding old diaries, letters, and newspaper clippings in an upstairs bedroom of his family's house. Piece by piece, he reconstructs the lives of those who came before him, and along the way as secrets emerge, he is better able to understand his own troubled past.
I have only one caveat about the book -- Janet's PHD thesus was too long and could have been edited down. I actually found myself skimming over a lot of it which did not damage the continuity of the book at all.
I have been a huge Wally Lamb fan after reading: She's Come Undone, and I Know This Much Is True: A Novel (P.S.). This new book comes after a 10 year dry spell. One of Lamb's talents has always been the ability to write so beautifully about damaged people. This new novel is no exception.
Caelum Quirk is a forty-seven-year-old high school teacher, married for the third time. His younger wife, Maureen, is a school nurse at the same school-- Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. In April 1999, Caelum returns home to Three Rivers, Connecticut, to be with his aunt who has just had a stroke, but Maureen stays behind. She finds herself in the school library at Columbine, cowering in a cabinet and expecting to be killed, as two vengeful students go on a carefully premeditated, murderous rampage. Miraculously she survives, but at a cost -- she is unable to recover from the trauma. Caelum and Maureen flee Colorado and return to an illusion of safety at the Quirk family farm in Three Rivers. But the effects of chaos are not so easily forgotten, and further tragedy ensues.
The Columbine portion of this story reminded me of Nineteen Minutes, however, Lamb, chose to use the actual names of the shooters and the victims in this story. This novel, is not just a story about Columbine, although the aftermaths of the shooting follow Maureen and Caelum throughout the story. This novel is about so much more. In fact, within this book are stories which span five generations. Caelum uncovers secrets of his past, and that of his ancestors after finding old diaries, letters, and newspaper clippings in an upstairs bedroom of his family's house. Piece by piece, he reconstructs the lives of those who came before him, and along the way as secrets emerge, he is better able to understand his own troubled past.
I have only one caveat about the book -- Janet's PHD thesus was too long and could have been edited down. I actually found myself skimming over a lot of it which did not damage the continuity of the book at all.
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posted by ruddlekids submitted...Feb 27, '09
I'm in total agreement with you...The book was good but the thesus thing almost did me in.
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Then We Came to the End: A Novelby...Joshua Ferris average rating...4.3 / 5tags...2009 advertising chicago fiction humor humour office read2008 workplace shelved by...linoaktown littlecloud212 mystery rychusfeminist uclagirl yellowdogs1 viewable entries...1 |
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True Compassby...Edward M. Kennedy average rating...nonetags...2009 historyish shelved by...littlecloud212 viewable entries...none |
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Best Friends Forever: A Novelby...Jennifer Weiner average rating...3.0 / 5tags...2009 chicklit shelved by...littlecloud212 mclauer viewable entries...1 |
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entry by...mclauer updated...Jun 29, '10 spoilers...n/a
"Have read" is a misnomer. I forced my way through page 65 before deciding this book was a waste of time and definitely a waste of the paper it was written on in the first place. So-o-o-o glad it was a library book and not a purchase. What drivel! No rating here.
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posted by lizzibella submitted...Jan 06, '09
I hope you enjoy it even though it's required reading! Keep your mind open; it's a relevant story even today.