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andrewrdavidson 's review for:
Go Set a Watchman
by Harper Lee
I had read mixed reviews about this sequel to To Kill A Mocking Bird and, now that I've read it, I can see why they were mixed.
On the positive side it was interesting to see how such familiar characters developed. The writing flowed easily and some of the scenes were handled with skill.
The problem with the book though is that there is virtually no plot to guide you through. Things happen certainly but not enough to keep it moving.
One of the themes from the book is that people are rarely the simple characters you see as a child - they mostly have a more complex nature often with darker undertones. This was handled well.
I would recommend it if you've already read TKAM but otherwise probably not. It doesn't stand well as a stand alone novel.
On the positive side it was interesting to see how such familiar characters developed. The writing flowed easily and some of the scenes were handled with skill.
The problem with the book though is that there is virtually no plot to guide you through. Things happen certainly but not enough to keep it moving.
One of the themes from the book is that people are rarely the simple characters you see as a child - they mostly have a more complex nature often with darker undertones. This was handled well.
I would recommend it if you've already read TKAM but otherwise probably not. It doesn't stand well as a stand alone novel.