However, the artwork is simply wonderful! Lovely and detailed, colorized illustrations capture the essence of the novel, and will appeal to anyone who loves the story, but will certainly entice younger readers to read this important story, without thinking of it as homework. I initially thought it was a cool idea, but, I worried that it might somehow reduce the impact of the story. One of my initial concerns was for the respect of the material, especially when we are talking about one of the most cherished books ever written. So far, I am having a blast re-reading a few classics and having that experience enhanced by graphic art or drawings, depicting the scenes in the book. I am new to the graphic novel category and am still getting my sea legs, so to speak, but I have discovered one of the best ways to acclimate myself is by reading familiar stories in the graphic novel format. I’m not going to review the plot of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, but will instead offer you a review of the graphic novel version of the beloved classic. Lifetime admirers and new readers alike will be touched by this special visual edition that joins the ranks of the graphic novel adaptations of A Wrinkle in Time and The Alchemist.To Kill a Mockingbird: A Graphic Novel is a 2018 Harper publication. Scout, Jem, Boo Radley, Atticus Finch, and the small town of Maycomb, Alabama, are all captured in vivid and moving illustrations by artist Fred Fordham.Įnduring in vision, Harper Lee's timeless novel illuminates the complexities of human nature and the depths of the human heart with humor, unwavering honesty, and a tender, nostalgic beauty. Now, this most beloved and acclaimed novel is reborn for a new age as a gorgeous graphic novel.

'Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.'Ī haunting portrait of race and class, innocence and injustice, hypocrisy and heroism, tradition and transformation in the Deep South of the 1930s, Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird remains as important today as it was upon its initial publication in 1960, during the turbulent years of the Civil Rights movement. 'This gorgeously rendered graphic-novel version provides a new perspective for old fans but also acts as an immersive introduction for youngsters as well as any adult who somehow missed out on the iconic story set in Maycomb, Alabama.'-USA TodayĪ beautifully crafted graphic novel adaptation of Harper Lee's beloved, Pulitzer Prize–winning American classic, voted America's best-loved novel in PBS's Great American Read.

To kill a mockingbird a graphic novel