Reviews

Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

todallyanika's review against another edition

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 against another edition

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 against another edition

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 against another edition

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

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!

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

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