This story is about eight-year-old Jean Louise "Scout" Finch, her brother Jem, and her father Atticus, who live in a small Alabama town in the 1930s. The story is told from Scout's point-of-view. Lawyer Atticus Finch is asked to defend a black man on the charges of beating and raping a white woman. Scout and Jem quickly learn that a fair trial for a black man in the 1930s south is nearly impossible. As the story unfolds, the children learn valuable lessons from their father about both the ugly side of humanity and the bravery of some who were thought to be damaged.
This is a beautifully written story that is a must-read. I thought the beginning of the story meandered from one event to another at the beginning, but it ties together beautifully by the end of the book. I am planning on seeing this play on Broadway next spring, so I decided to listen to the audiobook. It is narrated by Sissy Spacek who does an excellent job. My rating: 5 Stars.
This is a beautifully written story that is a must-read. I thought the beginning of the story meandered from one event to another at the beginning, but it ties together beautifully by the end of the book. I am planning on seeing this play on Broadway next spring, so I decided to listen to the audiobook. It is narrated by Sissy Spacek who does an excellent job. My rating: 5 Stars.
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