Reviews

Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

goodyeargoodbooks's review against another edition

2.0

2.5 stars. Whichever way I look at 'Go Set a Watchman', I come to the conclusion that it is a weak novel. Am I glad I read it? Yes. Do I find its history and development interesting? Yes. Did I enjoy the novel itself? A resounding no.
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thebassofclubs's review

challenging emotional funny reflective tense 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

4.0

salmonator's review

reflective slow-paced

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

3.25

meredithgracereads's review

reflective slow-paced

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

2.0

ashilene's review

4.0

Yes, Atticus is a racist. So were most men of 72 in this time. I found this novel fascinating especially in the way that it developed To Kill a Mockingbird even more. It is a little slow in the beginning, but once you get to the meat of the book that's where you love it or hate it and while it could easily offend some, it's a realistic depiction. I found myself emotional responsive in that I was surprised and appalled and in denial about Atticus' attitude and it certainly changed my opinion of him as a character, but u thoroughly enjoyed the book and character development and secrets of the previous book I had never known.

todallyanika's review

1.0

If you have read [b:To Kill a Mockingbird|2657|To Kill a Mockingbird|Harper Lee|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1553383690l/2657._SY75_.jpg|3275794], do not bother to read this book. If you haven't read [b:To Kill a Mockingbird|2657|To Kill a Mockingbird|Harper Lee|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1553383690l/2657._SY75_.jpg|3275794], consider picking that up instead and avoid this book. There is a very clear reason why publishers rejected Go Set a Watchman and told Lee to focus on the parts about Scout's childhood -- they're the only parts of the novel worth reading. I should have DNF'd this book, but it was my first read of the year so I slogged through. This novel nearly ruined the character of Atticus for me.

andyras's review

challenging emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

kalliegrace's review

challenging reflective sad medium-paced

2.5

Well, this wasn't quite as awful as I was expecting, so that's nice. It's definitely a first draft of an early idea but the author we love from TKAM. I think the theme of watching your idol become human is a good one, though it's hard to see it be because of racism. There was a lot of racism here, but i know the language is true of the era and ideas, no matter how despicable they are.

mrbrownsays's review

5.0

If to kill a mockingbird was about injustice then watchman was about anger. Attitudes have got worse not better.

thewellreadmrs's review against another edition

challenging slow-paced

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

3.0