To Kill a Mockingbird

So when I found out we had to read To Kill a Mockingbird, I was expecting a painfully boring book. I had to force myself to read the first two chapters as Jean Louise Finch was describing her life in the small country town Maycomb with her brother Jem, her father Atticus, and her cook Calpurnia, but after that, I kept wanting to read more. Especially about the mystery of the Radley’s, how the kids curiosity kept bringing them closer and closer to the house. I thought the part where Boo came out during the fire excitement at Miss Maudie’s house to throw a blanket over Scout’s shoulders was adorable.
I am currently working on chapter nine, and I can’t wait to finish this book. The fact that in their town, the Radley’s Place is practically shunned and people go out of their way to avoid that house any way they could is very interesting. Scout, Jem, and their friend Dill are always trying to find ways to get the notorious Boo Radley out of the house. Despite all the talk and rumors about Boo, the trio is determined to find out why he is constantly locked up inside the rundown house.
According to the townspeople Boo was cutting up a newspaper and suddenly stabbed his father in the leg, then continued to cut up the newspaper as if nothing had happened. His father, claiming his son was not crazy refused to send him to an insane asylum, but kept him locked up in the basement for some time. The whole thing just seems to be a lie to me, a made up rumor by the townspeople because of the few events where Boo has actually appeared. As you can tell, my favorite character is Boo Radley right now, because of all the mysteries and rumors. I cannot wait to finish this book and find out if we will ever be introduced to him.