In the small sleepy town of Maycomb, Scout is busy exploring hidden mysteries that are seldom mentioned. All she wants to do is have fun, but when trouble visits the family her life is turned upside down. As her life goes through rapid changes, all she can do is hope for normality to return.

This book is based on the segregationist policies that previously separated the coloured and white populations in America. It takes place in the early 1930s, during a time when many struggled to earn enough money to survive. The story is described from a child’s perspective and can appeal to all. The characters are shown as complex individuals and they seem almost lifelike. The events in the story are accurate and relate to the real world very well. The book contains a lot of mature content, including: profanity (mostly racial slurs), rape, violence and drug addiction. In my opinion, this book can be read by anybody above the age of 10, provided that they are mature enough to digest the text.

This book has won many awards, including the Pulitzer Prize in 1961, and was made into Academy Award-winning film of the same name.

Overall, this book is a good read for anyone. It is very useful to those seeking to learn more about life in the U.S.A. during the early 1900s.

Those looking for related content may want to read books such as The Mighty Miss Malone and Paperboy.