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To Kill a Mockingbird

by Harper Lee

Bestseller: about 40 million copies (estimate)

4.2 out of 5, from 5,043 ratings from Hardcover readers

In 1930s Alabama, a girl nicknamed Scout watches her lawyer father defend a Black man accused of raping a white woman. The story is told from her view as she and her brother learn about prejudice in their town.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
1960
Pace
Medium
Length
Medium
Pages
320
Format
Book 1 of 2 in To Kill a Mockingbird
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Read this if you want a warm, human, morally serious classic with unforgettable characters.

Skip this if you want an unflinching view of racism from a Black perspective; this is told through a white child's eyes.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Racism
  • Prejudice
  • Sexual assault
  • Violence

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Racial slurs
  • Rape
  • Religious Bigotry
  • Terminal illness
  • Grief
  • Physical abuse
  • Sexual violence

Quick answers about To Kill a Mockingbird

What is To Kill a Mockingbird about?
In 1930s Alabama, a girl nicknamed Scout watches her lawyer father defend a Black man accused of raping a white woman. The story is told from her view as she and her brother learn about prejudice in their town.
Who should read To Kill a Mockingbird?
Read it if you want a warm, human, morally serious classic with unforgettable characters. Skip it if you want an unflinching view of racism from a Black perspective; this is told through a white child's eyes.
How long and how fast is To Kill a Mockingbird?
It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 320 pages, first published in 1960.
Does To Kill a Mockingbird have content warnings?
Content we flag: Racism, Prejudice, Sexual assault, Violence.
Can I borrow To Kill a Mockingbird for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends To Kill a Mockingbird; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after To Kill a Mockingbird?
Readers who liked it often move on to The Help, The Hate U Give.

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