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Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

kalliegrace's review against another edition

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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3.0

The jury's still out. I'm glad I read it. But I'm thinking about it....

m00plays's review against another edition

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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

hannah_likes_to_read's review against another edition

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reflective 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

3.5

pinotconnoir's review against another edition

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Big departure from the first one