To Kill a Mockingbird
- Author: Harper Lee
- Genre: Thriller, Domestic fiction, legal story
- Date of Release: 11 July 1960
Not every debut novel wins a Pulitzer but Harper Lee made it happen with his magical words. ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is an all-time classic and is one of the best books to read. It is based on a racially-charged dating back to the 1930s. It follows the journey of a young girl named Scout Finch, born in Maycomb, Alabama.
The novel encircles racial injustice, moral growth, and empathy around a young man named Tom Robinson. He is a black man accused of molesting a white woman. Scout’s father Atticus Finch is the defense attorney appointed for Tom. The story is based on how Scout witnesses the apathy and hostility from the townspeople.
Her innocent eyes perfectly explain the then situation depicting discrimination and prejudice, the harsh realities. It also explains why standing up for what is right is crucial despite overwhelming opposition.
25 Books to Read Before You Die
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- 25 Best Books to Read Before You Die
- 1. To Kill a Mockingbird
- 2. Pride and Prejudice
- 3. Don Quixote
- 4. The Lord of the Rings
- 5. 1984
- 6. Great Expectations
- 7. Frankenstein
- 8. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
- 9. The Color Purple
- 10. Harry Potter
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