To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

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

This is considered a literary masterpiece, and I found it very good. It's about racism in a small town during the 30's, and it's seen by the eyes of a young girl, Scout. The story is told in an old-fashioned, traditional, comforting way, and the pont of view is truly great. It captures the feeling of childhood and all the kids are realistic, not annoying little brats. The adults are all believable and interesting, especially Aticus. His advice is wise, it never sound forced and you have to like him and respect him. The building social and racial tension are well written, as is the kids' life, with all the everyday routines, small mysteries and adventures. All the attitudes peaople have and their irracionality ar just greatly portrayed. The writing is beautiful and simple, but full of remarkable sentences and quite lyrical. This book is general culture, and it's really beautiful. From the innocent Boo Radley mystery to the thought provocking trial goes a long way, but Lee is able of creating fascinating characters and a really thought provocking story.