Mockingbird by Walter Tevis
A Portrait of Harper Lee
This novel is a dystopian tale set in a future where humans have become dependent on technology to the point of near helplessness, having lost the ability to read, write, or engage in meaningful personal interactions. The story follows a robot named Spofforth, who serves as the dean of New York University and harbors a deep desire to end his immortal existence, and a human named Paul Bentley, who discovers how to read and seeks to share this lost skill with others. Their journeys intersect with that of Mary Lou, a woman who yearns for a deeper understanding of the human condition. Together, they navigate a world filled with apathy and addiction, seeking to rediscover the lost art of human connection and the transformative power of literature.
The 8877th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1980
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.5)
- Alternate Titles
- - Przedrzeźniacz
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- Louise Erdrich's Book Choices from "The Writer's Library" (The Writer's Library: The Authors You Love on the Books That Changed Their Lives (Book))
- The 100 Best Science Fiction Books of All Time (Tor)