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hncbixby's review against another edition
3.0
I loved parts of this book and I cringed at other parts. Overall, I'm satisfied with Scout's journey throughout the book.
degroot_maartje's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
ladygodivas's review against another edition
3.0
damn what a book. i'm not american and can never understand the serious issue of segregation personally, but this made me feel things. i really can't say more about the things tackled in this book but i think lee's writing is like a bullet and it hit the target square on.
i was shocked to find out this book was written before to kill a mockingbird. it really felt like a proper sequel!
i was shocked to find out this book was written before to kill a mockingbird. it really felt like a proper sequel!
natalie_mcw's review against another edition
3.0
The jury's still out. I'm glad I read it. But I'm thinking about it....
m00plays's review against another edition
2.0
I feel awful for giving this book such a low score but I feel like there was no story! Scout goes home, things have changed... Definitely a bit of a let down after the brilliance of To Kill a Mockingbird! Also, I am gutted about Jem :( Wahhhh
hannah_likes_to_read's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
annalie_rose's review against another edition
5.0
Go Set a Watchman is an unraveling of past illusions that happens to most come maturity. I do not think as a stand-alone novel that this book would have been particularly excellent, but with To Kill a Mockingbird as a solid predecessor, Harper Lee's sequel is a near masterpiece. The book, which does lack a complex plot, thoroughly builds a theme concerning disillusionment that is only realized with the turning of the last page. As Dr. Finch so helpfully explained, people aren't gods, and this book clarified this revelation especially in relation to the racist time period. Jean Louise, a trusting young woman, feels betrayed by her family for their current ways of life when all along it was her who lacked recognition of the pedestal she placed each of her mentors on top of. Her mental transformation made upon realizing this fault was what truly catapaulted her into adulthood. The story prompts personal reflection on the importance of individual consciences and on the importance of respecting every individual's actions relative to their own situations. Harper Lee wrote in an abstract, beautiful manner that kept the format interesting, and her use of flashbacks in comparison to Jean Louise's current life emboldened each beloved character. The book conveyed a unique, yet important message that is essential to pay attention to. I enjoyed accompanying Scout on her journey into maturity, and believe that this book helped me to open my eyes considerably to my own.