Voted America's Best-Loved Novel in PBS's The Great American Read

Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork of honor and injustice in the deep South--and the heroism of one man in the face of blind and violent hatred

One of the most cherished stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than forty million copies worldwide, served as the basis for an enormously popular motion picture, and was voted one of the best novels of the twentieth century by librarians across the country. A gripping, heart-wrenching, and wholly remarkable tale of coming-of-age in a South poisoned by virulent prejudice, it views a world of great beauty and savage inequities through the eyes of a young girl, as her father--a crusading local lawyer--risks everything to defend a black man unjustly accused of a terrible crime.

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Format: TradePaperback
Author: Lee, Harper
ISBN: 9780060935467
Condition: New
Dimensions: 8.00 x 0.80
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Year: 2002

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Intricate coming of age story.

Sara M. - 4 years 10 months ago

I have reread To Kill a Mockingbird at least half a dozen times and each time I find something new: another layer to a character that previously had gone unnoticed, a nuance in the language that I somehow overlooked, and perhaps an understanding of the delicate subject matter that comes with age. The first time I read it, (thank you, middle school) I viewed this book as a young girl's memories of her adventures with her brother. It is certainly this, but it's so much more! The book tackles the topics of racism, ageism, and classism within a small community in the deep south. Though difficult issues, Harper Lee's ability to insinuate these topics within an engaging narrative make for a delicious read that leaves the reader warm, not chilled. This is the book that I compare all other books to: perfect in its characterizations of human nature, pure in its storytelling. For me it is the gold standard. I'm looking forward to rereading it again.
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Enduring American classic in print and film

Archie W. - 6 years 3 months ago

Despite the fact that Flannery O'Connor called it a good "children's" book, To Kill a Mockingbird is one powerful piece of work. I remember being fascinated by the elusive and mysterious character "Boo" Radley, and how the author, Harper Lee, continuously kept him just out of reach for the reader, while knowing that he would be revealed, eventually. I really identified with the characters, coming from a small town southern upbringing myself, and having siblings. I identified with a lot of the "southern/rural" mannerisms of the characters. I also thought the movie version was every bit as impressive, and very faithful to the novel. It was my introduction to the great actor Robert Duvall, who put forth a brief but incredible performance without uttering a single word! There are many great scenes...such as the kids night time journey through the woods, in costume....the tension-filled courtroom scenes, and my favorite, when the villain, Mr. Ewell spits into the face of Gregory Peck, and Peck calmly takes out a handkerchief and cleans his face, with a wordless stare, that showed the ultimate in strength and dignity, by turning the other cheek. Overall it is a sensitive and well done portrayal of a racial issue. There is a good reason why this book is still assigned in schools. Read this book, and see this movie, they are both great!
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Intricate coming of age story.

Enduring American classic in print and film