Over the last few weeks I have re-read 'To Kill a Mockingbird' the classic novel about honesty, integrity, prejudice and class by Harper Lee and 'Mockingjay' the 3rd and final instalment in the 'Hunger Games' trilogy by Suzanne Collins.
Both of these novels use the mockingbird as a metaphor, but give the reader a totally different reading experience and are written in completely different styles.
'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a must read for anyone who has not read it. If you haven't, it is here, as are any of my books, to borrow. A beautifully written novel that just grabs you from the very start, and keeps you turning the pages all night.
For those who may not know the story, here is a brief description:
'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 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 thirties. 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...’
Within hours of ending my Mockingbird journey, I picked up my well anticipated finale to the 'Hunger Games'- 'Mockingjay'. I absolutely loved this trilogy. Written for young adults, just like the 'Twilight' Saga, and 'Wolves of Mercy Falls' trilogy 'Shiver', 'Linger' and yet unpublished 'Forever', I found it impossible to put down. I am not going to explain the series as it would take me another hour at least, all I can say is that if you enjoyed the Twilight series (and want to get away from vampire novels) you must read this trilogy. It's one that I could pick up and start again tomorrow (if I didn't have 62 more books to read....)
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