Comments | paulini: 'Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.'

paulini

'Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.'

Feb 13, 2008 21:31

'I think I'll be a clown when I get grown,' said Dill
Jem and I stopped in our tracks.
'Yes sir, a clown,' he said. 'There ain't one thing in this world I can do about folks except laugh, so I'm gonna join the circus and laugh my head off.'

The book "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee is one of the best books in literature that was ever written ( Read more... )

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princess_mia February 13 2008, 17:30:17 UTC

I received that book for my high school graduation and LOVED it! I agree that it is a must, even if you aren't an American or familar with American history. Its a good lesson for all of us, to learn to look at people for who they are on the inside, not on the outside. Its such a tragic book, and yet so amazing. I can see why it is one of your favorite!

paulini February 14 2008, 10:33:06 UTC

What a great graduation present. Too bad you didn't receive it earlier on in your childhood though. Had you heard of it before then? Who gave it to you?

But that's what I love about it; the fact that you don't need to be an American to know and understand the story and love it. It appeals almost to all types of people, that's part of the reason this book is so amazing.

princess_mia February 16 2008, 16:03:08 UTC

I think it came at a good time for me, since then I was able to appreciate it more. I don't know what I would of thought of it had I read it sooner.;) I had heard of it before, but didn't know how I liked it.
My mum's cousin gave it to me. Then, she sent her second favorite book to Bethany, Watership Down. I got the better end of the deal.:)
Yes, it is a simply amazing book! I whole heartedly agree.:)

paulini February 18 2008, 21:03:05 UTC

That's good it came at the right time for you then.
What is Watership Down about?
I'm glad you agree with me about 'To Kill A Mocking Bird' as being an amazing book.

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dagoochy February 13 2008, 23:17:09 UTC

This was such a beautiful post.

Long live Mockingbird!

paulini February 14 2008, 10:33:50 UTC

Amen!
LONG LIVE MOCKINGBIRD.

P.S And thank you. :)

jchic February 14 2008, 06:02:54 UTC

Ahh, I cannot believe you didn't finish Jellicoe. You know it has a 'how to kill a mockingbird' theme in it? Which is one of the most beautiful parts of the story?
The way you feel about this book is exactly how I feel about Jellicoe, so please, please, for me, read it. It is the most amazingly written, beautifully told story I've ever read but only some people see its amazingness, so if you read it and don't think it's as good as I say, or that it's just plain good, I'm sorry!

paulini February 14 2008, 10:27:38 UTC

I understand what your saying. And guess what?? I've ordered it into my local library just this week. :) How coincidental.
I look forward to reading it.
I am so happy to get a comment from you. Will we do that bible study on thepeachlounge?
Love you.

paulini February 20 2008, 22:05:17 UTC

you need to get yourself a default picture.

dizzy_liz February 15 2008, 02:19:24 UTC

I think it's about time I read this again... I agree, one of the best books ever!

paulini February 18 2008, 21:05:15 UTC

If you can find time in uni studys and life to take time out to read it. DO IT.
Brilliant, brilliant brilliant. :D Easily one of the best books of all time.

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paulini February 17 2008, 01:22:52 UTC

Thank you. :)