Reviews

Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

krisaacs's review

1.0

riestenberger's review

3.0

I really don't know how I feel about this book. Despite the ethical issues surroundings its publication I decided to read it anyway, and I'm just not sure what happened. For a hot second it looked like it was going to be hell yeah girl power Scout, but then... I don't know. Obviously this was unedited so I can't judge it based on that. But it was still an interesting look at the issue of racism

e_l_thompson's review against another edition

As I recall, Harper Lee didn't want this book published, and I can see why.  While it's been five years since I read this novel, I still advise people not to read it if they enjoyed To Kill a Mockingbird.  I found the book a disappointment, especially with regard to the character of Atticus Finch.  I thought To Kill a Mockingbird told a stronger story.

sljonz84's review

3.0

Mixed feelings over this one, which is to be expected, but not necessarily a bad thing. Seeing as this is really not a sequel, it's interesting to see what Lee initially had in mind for her novel, and to see a grown up Scout's point of view. This is just a first draft of what eventually went on to become such a classic.

susylamb's review

sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Yikes!
So cringy!
So disappointing!
I cannot for the life of me reconcile the fact this is the same author of To Kill A Mockingbird. This cannot be the same Scout and Atticus. 
Didn’t understand there political aspect at all.
….
I do know some of the background of this book. I read a biography on her awhile back. It seems like the publishers “stole” this rough draft right from under her nose when she couldn’t make decisions.

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pbraue13's review

challenging dark emotional informative sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

joeyanne's review

4.0

This was not what I expected at all. Parts of it were a little confusing. Even so, I felt it challenged me and helped me to think of multiple perspectives. I didn’t see the ending coming, but I liked it. Mostly. 

slvrdragon1090's review

2.0

I hate to give this such a low rating, but even disregarding the greatness that was To Kill A Mockingbird and reading this book on its own merits I disliked it greatly. In fact, I believe I only liked roughly 30 pages.

ic1's review

challenging dark emotional funny informative reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ellathelibrarian's review

3.0

Quite slow, not much to the story but a cracking end.