Evaluation of narrative fiction book reviews, In the 1930s, Finch is a curious 6-year-old girl scout living in Maycomb, Alabama with her family. The racial and social inequality, economic hardships, and the ensuing unrest of the time are all depicted through the story. The core premise of the story revolves around the trial of Tom Robinson, a Black man who was falsely accused. As the story unfolds, Lee discusses issues like racial prejudice and discrimination, group psychology and social rumors, child development and innocence, courage, honesty, justice, and moral growth.