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To Kill a Mockingbird

By: Harper Lee
Narrated by: Sissy Spacek
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Brought to you by Penguin.

One of the greatest American novels ever written.

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

A lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel - a black man falsely charged with the rape of a white girl. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with exuberant humour the irrationality of adult attitudes to race and class in the Deep South of the 1930s. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina of one man's struggle for justice. But the weight of history will only tolerate so much.

To Kill a Mockingbird is a coming-of-age story, an anti-racist novel, a historical drama of the Great Depression and a sublime example of the Southern writing tradition.

©1960 Harper Lee (P)2014 Random House Audiobooks Classics Women's Voices Thought-Provoking Heartfelt

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Editor reviews

One of the most notable works of dramatic fiction ever written, the Pulitzer Prize-winning To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is here in a complete and unabridged classic American literature audiobook narrated by the brilliant Sissy Spacek in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Through Spacek's perfect narration, Lee's beautifully crafted prose comes to life. You may find you have to pause every so often as you listen to reflect on the overall significance this book has had as a demonstration of human achievements in literature. Available now from Audible.
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I just love this book so much! Harper Lee was a really amazing writer, completely worth the listen or read

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Something I've always wanted to read but never got around to. This is truly a classic, a story that grips you from the very beginning, I almost enjoyed sitting stationary on the M5 just so I could finish it. It was brilliantly read by Sissy Spacek definitely worthy of 5*.

To Kill a Mockingbird

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Inspirational with excellent humour. Very well written and difficult to predict what happens until the end.

Excellent

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I'd never read this, to my shame, and I so glad I took a chance on it. It's a beautifully written and poignant wonder of a book, profoundly moving and exquisitely crafted.

As relevant today as it ever was.

Moving, inspirational and deserving of its status

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Loved the audio book. The narrator brought the southern dialect to light making it more enjoyable. This book was on my to-read list for a long time, very pleased.

A different world altogether

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