I think the best book I've ever read, perhaps about 10 or 15 years ago was " To Kill a Mocking Bird" by Harper Lee. The book which is narrated in first person by the protagonist tells the sad story of her father's struggle as a white lawyer in the Deep South in the 50's who, being a good man, trys to defend a wrongly accused black man of rape. The story is told in a fascinating manner, interwoven with suspense and anticipation with a fascinating ending, which finally sums up the whole intricate storyline and finally explains the meaning of the cryptic title. It is almost impossible to put the book down...I was actually shocked and upset to discover that it was Harper Lee's only published book..( she had published work in newspapers etc, but only 1 novel)...how sad...