To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Set in the racially charged South during the Depression, the novel follows a young girl and her older brother as they navigate their small town's societal norms and prejudices. Their father, a lawyer, is appointed to defend a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman, forcing the children to confront the harsh realities of racism and injustice. The story explores themes of morality, innocence, and the loss of innocence through the eyes of the young protagonists.
The 8th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 5848
Since this book was first published in 1960, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 5848.0.
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