To Kill a Mocking Bird - Harper Lee

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it."

-To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee

I think this book is perfect for the winter time. Of course, its perfect all year around... but this book makes a nice cozy by-the-fire read. 

I loved the themes that were talked about in this book. It was completely everything that I wish could be shouted from the top of the highest buildings. Things like racial equality, not judging before you really meet someone, and other topics like such. 

It was also a really cute story. It was told from the perspective of Scout, a little girl who observes the world around her. Scout is quiet, but by the end of the book, she has matured both physically and emotionally. Personally, I can relate with Scout, although I'm a teenager. I'm quiet, however, like Scout, I observe the world around me and question and seek to make changes. 

Although I loved this book, and it's definitely one being added to my extensive "Will Read Again" list, I didn't entirely get the point of the book. Where was the climax? Where was the real problem? I understood the different scenes. And I also see how it kind of ties together into a story of acceptance. However, it took much "after-reading" research to sort of see the plot line within the story. 

All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, although I didn't quite understand the point or why such a big deal is made of this book. Then again, that is coming from the person who is not excited about that new Star Wars movie... Anyway, I will be reading To Kill a Mocking Bird again, but I'll read others first.