And it indeed ended up great, even if Atticus did not look like Gregory Peck in the slightest. In a book like this it’s easy to strike a false note, but recent amazing graphic novel adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse-Five” gave me hope that these adaptions can be done right. I was both excited and nervous to read this adaptation. And it kept its charm for me for all the years since. I’ve loved Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” ever since I found it in a library at age 11 and promptly feigned an illness the next day so that I could cut school and finish it (Atticus Finch would have disapproved, but Scout Finch would totally get it). Graphic novels are one more way to enjoy books and I’m very pleased to have discovered, and approached it with an open mind, this format, which gives me an even deeper appreciation for classic or familiar stories, but also brings new and imaginative ones to my attention, broadening my scope of learning and entertainment. There are many ways to enjoy stories and every one of them are valid and useful. I soon forgot my skepticism and reacquainted myself with this story all over again, enjoying it anew in a fresh and revitalized way. 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. To Kill a Mockingbird: A Graphic Novel is a 2018 Harper publication.
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