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Mockingbird Summer

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Lynda Rutledge

Mockingbird Summer

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024
Book Details
Pages

303

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Midwest • 1960s

Publication Year

2024

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Mockingbird Summer by Lynda Rutledge follows Kate "Corky" Corcoran's coming-of-age in segregated 1964 High Cotton, Texas. Corky befriends America, a gifted Black girl, amidst racial tensions heightened by the Civil Rights Movement. Their bond, literature, and sports provide solace and challenge societal norms as Corky confronts her own prejudices and advocates for justice. The book discusses racism, discrimination, and violence and includes references to rape.

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.4

12,569 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mockingbird Summer by Lynda Rutledge has garnered generally favorable reviews. Critics praise its evocative prose and compelling character development, while some note a slow pacing in parts. The novel's exploration of deep emotional themes resonates with many readers. However, a few mention that the plot can feel predictable at times.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mockingbird Summer?

Readers who delight in emotionally resonant tales with rich character development, much like in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee or The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, will cherish Mockingbird Summer by Lynda Rutledge. They will appreciate its Southern setting, themes of resilience, and exploration of family dynamics.

4.4

12,569 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

303

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Midwest • 1960s

Publication Year

2024

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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