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To Kill A Mockingbird Paperback – 1 April 2004

by Harper Lee (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars 136,922 ratings
One of the world's best-loved books


'Shoot all the Bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a Mockingbird.'

Atticus Finch gives this advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of this classic novel - a black man charged with attacking a white girl. Through the eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Lee explores the issues of race and class in the Deep South of the 1930s with compassion and humour. She also creates one of the great heroes of literature in their father, whose lone struggle for justice pricks the conscience of a town steeped in prejudice and hypocrisy.

This edition of one of the world's best-loved books features the original text.

**One of the BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped Our World**
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  1. Part of series
    To Kill a Mockingbird
  2. Print length
    320 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    VINTAGE ARROW - MASS MARKET
  5. Publication date
    1 April 2004
  6. Dimensions
    13 x 2 x 19.7 cm
  7. ISBN-10
    0099466732
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0099466734
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  1. Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.
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  2. “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don’t eat up people’s gardens, don’t nest in corncribs, they don’t do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.”
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'No one ever forgets this book' ― Independent

'Someone rare has written this very fine novel, a writer with the liveliest sense of life and the warmest, most authentic humor. A touching book; and so funny, so likeable' - Truman Capote

'Her book is lifted...into the rare company of those that linger in the mind long after dramas, sagas and sophisticated frolics have coalesced into a blur of half-forgotten fiction' ― Bookman

'There is humour as well as tragedy in this book, besides its faint note of hope for human nature; and it is delightfully written in the now familiar Southern tradition' ― Sunday Times

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ VINTAGE ARROW - MASS MARKET; 1st edition (1 April 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0099466732
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0099466734
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13 x 2 x 19.7 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 136,922 ratings

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Harper Lee

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Harper Lee was born in 1926 in Monroeville, Alabama. She attended Huntingdon College and studied law at the University of Alabama. She is the author of the acclaimed To Kill a Mockingbird, and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and numerous other literary awards and honours. She died on 19 February 2016.

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Customers find the book engaging and thought-provoking. They praise the writing style as well-crafted and the characters as personable. The emotional content is described as poignant, heartfelt, and inspiring. Many readers describe the book as charming and quaint.

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120 customers mention ‘Readability’120 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's readability. They find it a classic, fantastic novel, and a must-read for literature lovers. Some say it's one of the most powerful books ever written and a masterpiece.

"...The story is gripping, with unforgettable characters like Scout, Atticus, and Boo Radley, who stay with you long after you finish the book...." Read more

"...The story is narrated by Scout, the daughter of Atticus Finch, a criminal defence attorney in the Deep South who is assigned to defend a black man..." Read more

"When I was at school decades ago we studied this book. It's a classic book to read" Read more

"Arrived quickly and was well package to prevent page creases. It's a classic book and was well received as a gift." Read more

32 customers mention ‘Thought provoking’32 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's thought-provoking story. They find it insightful, providing an understanding of the times and beliefs. The book provides a study of courage and decency. Readers appreciate the author's insights into people and her writing style. The book tells an age-old important message with lessons that are never forgotten.

"...The themes of racial injustice, empathy, and moral growth are just as relevant today as they were when the book was first published...." Read more

"...for the storyline, the author, and the moral beliefs that are challenged within these pages...." Read more

"...It is a comprehensive study in human behaviour & prejudices & racism in a small southern town in the USA. ." Read more

"...a pinch of wit, a drop of adventure, a measure of intrigue, a good dollop of morality, more than good helping of fatherly advice, some good old..." Read more

32 customers mention ‘Writing style’32 positive0 negative

Customers like the writing style. They find the prose wonderful, easy to read, and down-to-earth. The language is good and captures the rhythm of the era well. Readers consider the book a joy to read and recommend it as compulsory reading for all ages.

"...Harper Lee’s writing is beautiful yet straightforward, making complex ideas accessible and emotional...." Read more

"...Easy enough to read but not quite ready to recommend...." Read more

"This is beautifully written literature. The underlying theme is very important. This is an important book. No wonder it is on the school curriculum" Read more

"...Beautifully told. Timeless but poignant." Read more

12 customers mention ‘Character depth’12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's characters. They find the characters personable and endearing, with empathy for the child characters.

"...The story is gripping, with unforgettable characters like Scout, Atticus, and Boo Radley, who stay with you long after you finish the book...." Read more

"...Far from it. The young heroine around which the novel is couched is personable and endearing...." Read more

"...Lee's characters are amazing, especially Scout the protagonist. The story ended a bit suddenly for me, I suppose I expected more...." Read more

"...I find myself reading long into the night. The characters live...." Read more

11 customers mention ‘Emotional content’11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book poignant and full of heart. They find it inspiring, bringing back memories from their early lives. The themes of racial injustice, empathy, and moral growth are just as important as the idyllic life for some characters. However, readers say the book is not a tale of doom and gloom.

"...The themes of racial injustice, empathy, and moral growth are just as relevant today as they were when the book was first published...." Read more

"...Though there are many poignant moments, my favourite part was Atticus Finch's closing argument during the trial...." Read more

"...It provoked thought and laughter, anger, sadness and delight. This is not the first time that I have read this novel, nor will it be the last." Read more

"...Saying that this is not a tale of doom and gloom. Far from it. The young heroine around which the novel is couched is personable and endearing...." Read more

7 customers mention ‘Charm’7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's charm. They find it charming and nice-looking, with a quaint Southern attitude.

"...We listened to the audio, beautifully rendered by Sissy Spacek. It truly is a beautifully written story...." Read more

"...The young heroine around which the novel is couched is personable and endearing...." Read more

"...and although the cover I got was different to the photo, it still looks nice" Read more

"...Glad I read again. Its a wonderful book,thought provoking and beautiful." Read more

13 customers mention ‘Pacing’4 positive9 negative

Customers have different views on the pacing of the book. Some find it concise and straightforward, making complex ideas easy to understand. Others feel it drags on too long and is boring.

"Over rated but interesting social history aspects" Read more

"A terrific read, bit slow to begin with, then coluld not put it down" Read more

"...Harper Lee’s writing is beautiful yet straightforward, making complex ideas accessible and emotional...." Read more

"Slow moving. But the message got through in th end. I won't rush to read the latest book to come on line." Read more

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As you can see I received a different cover than the one pictured. The one I received is white with the shape of a bird formed by black frayed woven thread, which I prefer over the one pictured in the listing. I hadn't read To Kill a Mockingbird until now, and I am glad I finally did. There is a quote from the Independent on the back cover of my copy which says "No one ever forgets this book" and it will definitely stay with me.
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  • Raw Cooked Salmon
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Timeless Classic
    Reviewed in Australia on 23 February 2025
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    To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is, without a doubt, one of the most powerful and thought-provoking books I’ve ever read. The story is gripping, with unforgettable characters like Scout, Atticus, and Boo Radley, who stay with you long after you finish the book. The themes of racial injustice, empathy, and moral growth are just as relevant today as they were when the book was first published.

    Harper Lee’s writing is beautiful yet straightforward, making complex ideas accessible and emotional. This is a novel that not only tells an incredible story but also challenges you to think deeply about the world around you.

    Highly recommended for anyone looking for a book that is as enriching as it is captivating.
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  • NicShef❤️Reading
    5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible legacy Harper Lee left the world
    Reviewed in Australia on 20 February 2016
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    I bought the kindle version of this Literary Classic today, on the day of Harper Lee's passing. Even though I have a hardback and paperback, it seemed like you can never get enough of To Kill A Mockingbird. What an incredible legacy this amazing author has left the world.
    This book is absolutely brilliant. I've read the book three times in my life, at ages 13, 21 and now (today) at 42. With each reading I gain a deeper appreciation for the storyline, the author, and the moral beliefs that are challenged within these pages. I still can't believe it was written so long ago and yet Is still so relevant. There are few books that increase in complexity the more they are read, Harper Lee seems to speak to readers of all ages. With its slow, warm and evocative opening chapters, Mockingbird starts off like a sultry summer day in the South. Lee depicts a South of "whistling bob white," biscuits and warm milk, and ladies who on the hottest days bathe twice by noon and then douse themselves in lavender-smelling powder.
    The story is narrated by Scout, the daughter of Atticus Finch, a criminal defence attorney in the Deep South who is assigned to defend a black man in his trial for raping a white girl. The novel tells the story of how Scout and her family endure the threatening ridicule from their community for Atticus' loyalty to this man. While Harper Lee delivers the message that black people were discriminated against in the Deep South, the other profound message is the struggle that whites endured when they chose to side with the blacks. Though there are many poignant moments, my favourite part was Atticus Finch's closing argument during the trial. His monologue constitutes some of the best pages of literature ever read. No matter how many times this novel is read, the reader will never cease to feel compelled by the message that it delivers. It should be compulsory reading.
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  • Owen walkley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Classic
    Reviewed in Australia on 4 June 2023
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    When I was at school decades ago we studied this book. It's a classic book to read
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  • PeG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic book
    Reviewed in Australia on 11 November 2024
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    Arrived quickly and was well package to prevent page creases. It's a classic book and was well received as a gift.
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  • jenny pallas
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a classic
    Reviewed in Australia on 22 May 2024
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    If you like the classics then this one is for you, especially if you like courtroom dramas. Its story tells of the plight of African-Americans in the era of the KuKluxKlan and the predates of Caucasians at that time. If you’ve seen the movie then you will love the book. I downloaded it to my kindle and it was really well priced. I would recommend this book
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Second read, 28 years after the first and more enjoyable than the first.
    Reviewed in Australia on 18 May 2024
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    Highly recommended for all, especially teenagers who are at just finding their way, and for adults who have lost theirs.
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  • Miss Dee
    3.0 out of 5 stars The sequel was better
    Reviewed in Australia on 1 March 2023
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    Felt it was important to read a classic, but something missing.

    Easy enough to read but not quite ready to recommend. Now, the follow up, Go Set a Watchman, that resonated with me, but I feel you had to read both.

    Time, place and other factors impact how I enjoy a book, maybe this one was poorly timed for me?
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wanting to read the latest offering from Harper Lee, ...
    Reviewed in Australia on 15 August 2015
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    Wanting to read the latest offering from Harper Lee, I realised that I had actually never read this 1st novel.
    I found he book rivetting and hard to put down. An unusual style of narrative which became compelling the further into the book I read.
    It is a comprehensive study in human behaviour & prejudices & racism in a small southern town in the USA.
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  • SENEM E
    5.0 out of 5 stars hizli kargo
    Reviewed in Turkey on 22 August 2019
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    cok hizli teslim edildi, yabanci bir kitap olmasina ragmen zaman kaybetmedim.
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  • Shipra Bhattacharya
    5.0 out of 5 stars Justice Denied
    Reviewed in India on 16 July 2024
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    To Kill a Mockingbird
    Harper Lee

    REVIEW.

    "In Harper Lee's timeless classic, "To Kill a Mockingbird," the author explores the complexities of apartheid and racial discrimination in 1930s Alabama. Through the eyes of Scout Finch, the narrator, we witness the intricacies of small-town life in Maycomb County, where social hierarchies and prejudices prevail.

    Initially, the novel's focus on Scout's childhood adventures with her brother Jem and friend Dill may seem lighthearted, but it skillfully lays the groundwork for the more serious themes that unfold. The introduction of Tom Robinson, a wrongly accused black man, and the reclusive Boo Radley, who becomes an unlikely hero, adds depth to the narrative.

    Lee's writing is deliberate and nuanced, with clever use of foreshadowing and symbolism. The hand discrepancy, mentioned in the opening paragraph, becomes a pivotal piece of evidence in the trial, highlighting the importance of details. The author's choice to introduce characters through varying names, such as first names, designations, and surnames, adds complexity to the story and keeps the reader engaged.

    Through "To Kill a Mockingbird," Lee delivers a powerful exploration of empathy, morality, social justice, and the loss of innocence. The novel's thought-provoking themes and relatable characters make it an iconic piece of American literature. As a reader, I appreciated the author's ability to balance lighthearted moments with serious commentary, creating a narrative that is both entertaining and enlightening.

    Overall, "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a masterful tale that has captivated readers for generations, and its exploration of human nature, prejudice, and redemption continues to resonate today."

    Dr.Shipra Bhattacharya.
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  • Horacio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Todo un clásico
    Reviewed in Spain on 8 November 2023
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    Muy buen libro y muy buena película
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  • Andrea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Très bonne lecture !
    Reviewed in France on 28 May 2015
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    Point-de-vue de la jeune Scout encore une enfant. Elle se chamaille souvent avec son frère Jem. Quel est le but de cette histoire pourtant si belle est que, tout ce passe en Alabama dans les années 30', et que le père de Jem et Scout doit défendre un jeune homme noir qui a été accusé de viol. Qu'il l'ait fait ou pas, son destin est de toute façon tracer ce qui laisse un arrière goût d'amertume dans la bouche. Bien sûr avant d'en arriver là, le lecteur va découvrir la vie et la routine qu'ont Jem et sa soeur durant leur enfance, et surtout comment ils vont réagir quand l'affaire du procès va les toucher. Et puis, il reste la question, qui va vous hanter la majorité du temps: Qui est Boo Radley ? (non mais oui parce que c'est bien beau de parler de lui...il a un beau nom mais qui est-il ? une légende ?
    Haha la fin est magnifique dans un sens cela ne vous viendrait même pas à l'esprit. J'ai du lire encore et encore la fin tellement elle m'a surprise.
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  • Recommended by Vihn Giang I watched his YouTube video and they said it was a good book so I bought it . hopefully I will finish it to read and give my reviews on my own .
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.must read
    Reviewed in Japan on 10 November 2024
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    Recommended by Vihn Giang I watched his YouTube video and they said it was a good book so I bought it . hopefully I will finish it to read and give my reviews on my own .
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great book.must read

    Reviewed in Japan on 10 November 2024

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