Literary Fiction
To Kill a Mockingbird
1960·320 pages
In 1930s Alabama, a young girl witnesses her father's defense of a black man falsely accused of rape, exploring themes of racial injustice and moral growth.
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In 1930s Alabama, a young girl witnesses her father's defense of a black man falsely accused of rape, exploring themes of racial injustice and moral growth.
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One of the best-loved stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has been translated into more than 40 languages, sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, served as the basis for an enormously popular motion picture, and voted one of the best novels of the 20th century by librarians across the United States. A gripping, heart-wrenching, and wholly remarkable tale of coming-of-age in a South poisoned by virulent prejudice, it views a world of great beauty and savage inequities through the eyes...
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Sexual content
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Mild kissing; nongraphic discussion of rape in trial context. False rape accusation central to plot; trial discussions of assault and coercion.
Violence & gore
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Mob violence attempts; a dog shooting; discussions of beatings, hangings, and gun use.
Profanity
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Frequent racial slurs including N-word; some cursing and derogatory language.
Substance use
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Mentions of alcoholism and morphine addiction portrayed cautionarily.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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Brief references to Christian ethics and church attendance.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Central themes of racial prejudice, classism, and social justice in 1930s South.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Racial violence, child neglect, bullying, and systemic prejudice against Black people. False rape accusation central to plot; trial discussions of assault and coercion.
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