Have you read the prequel? Been so long since I read Mockingbird I would have to reread to appreciate the new one. I read detective novels which have very little redeeming value, but fun to read. Discovered Donald Westlake and read 3 of his so far this week.
On the more notable scene one of my favorites is John Steinbeck. Reread "Travels with Charley' a while back. If you have not read it, I highly recommend it.