A review by akingston5
Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee by Charles J. Shields

As there aren't a lot of biographies about Harper Lee out there, this is really great. The issue with Harper Lee though, is to write about her life you must infer a lot or really see the details, as she is somewhat of a recluse, and this book does just that. While it weighs down in some places- particularly in the months surrounding her research with Capote for "In Cold Blood"- it's an interesting look at why she never did write a second novel. Worth the read.