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Go Set a Watchman

Harper Lee

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Jun 03, 2015 Astrid Lim rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: race, literature, classic, series, america, book-club

I'm quite disappointed with this book. Somehow I imagined myself would be walking down the memory lane to the charming Maycomb County with the ever lovable Scout and her brother Jem. Turned out, the journey was very different than I thought it would be. Scout (now 26 years old and called by her real name, Jean Louise) - is no longer fun, innocent, and charming. She's very rigid, a bit boring and unsympathetic. Atticus is a racist, but that's not the worst of all. The worst thing about this book ...more

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Aug 05, 2015 Amy Richard rated it really liked it

I truly loved this book. I'm a big father/daughter relationship fan and this book takes that relationship and flips it on its head. It is beautifully written in the prose that Mockingbird fans will remember. I'm so glad I didn't let the other reviews scare me away from this. Its important to read.... ...more

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Jul 14, 2015 Ellen rated it it was amazing

I am so happy that this book was finally published. Scout is my hero. Will write more later.

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Aug 26, 2021 chrisa rated it liked it

Shelves: fiction

3 1/2 stars

A thought provoking read about pulling down the people we put on pedestals, racism, and thorny interpersonal relationships.

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Mar 16, 2023 Laurie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2023

So interesting to read right after To Kill a Mockingbird. I can see how this is a draft of the earlier book. I enjoyed the different characterization of Atticus and the addition of his brother as a main character. I think it is good to read this, but I don’t think it should be treated as a fully fleshed, final book. I can see why it was edited down the week known and beloved classic.

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