105 pages 3 hours read

Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1960

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, set during the Great Depression, follows young Scout Finch in Maycomb, Alabama, as her father, Atticus Finch, defends Tom Robinson, a Black man accused of raping a White woman. Scout, her brother Jem, and friend Dill are fascinated by their reclusive neighbor Boo Radley. Themes include racial injustice, moral growth, and empathy.

Reviews & Readership

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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee receives acclaim for its compelling narrative, memorable characters, and poignant exploration of racial injustice and moral growth. Critics praise its emotional depth and insightful social commentary. Some reviewers, however, find the portrayal of Black characters lacking in complexity. Overall, it's a significant and thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read To Kill a Mockingbird?

A reader who enjoys classic literature exploring themes of racial injustice and moral growth would appreciate To Kill a Mockingbird. Fans of The Catcher in the Rye and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn will find the narrative compelling, humanistic, and thought-provoking. Ideal for readers interested in American history and ethical dilemmas.

Recommended

Reading Age

14+years

Lexile Level

790L

Book Details

Genre

Modern Classic Fiction

Classic Fiction

Coming of Age / Bildungsroman

Themes

Life/Time: Coming of Age

Period

Southern Gothic