A review by kim_j_dare
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

3.0

I'm glad I read this. It's a well-crafted story, if a bit didactic at times. I enjoyed hearing from 26-year-old Jean Louise (Scout), returned to her hometown from New York City and chafing at the small-mindedness of her neighbors and family. And being able to compare this initial rendering to what later became TKAM, I am amazed at the genius of the editor who suggested that Harper Lee rewrite things from the perspective of Scout the child. And amazed all over again at the genius of Harper Lee, who could let go of the adult version of her character enough to retell the story from that fresh and wonderful perspective.