Author: Harpee Lee
Genre: Fiction
"Go Set a Watchman" is a fictional novel that delves into the life of Jean Louise Finch (Scout) twenty years or so after the famous "To Kill A Mockingbird" took place. It deals with the complicated topics that the protagonist is faced with such as change and morality. While this book is written as a sequel to "To Kill A Mockingbird", it has differences as well as similarities. Throughout the novel, one notes that Jean Louise has evolved into somewhat of a proper woman and that other characters, especially Atticus, have changed. This is notably present when Atticus takes a new stand on civil rights for African Americans, infuriating Jean Louise. In addition to the original characters (Jean Louise, Atticus, Aunt Alexandra), Hank, Jean Louise’s boyfriend of some time, is also added to the story. Hank is Atticus’ apprentice, and he supports Atticus’ views on civil rights much to Jean Louise’s dismay. In my opinion," Go Set A Watchman" does not compare to "To Kill A Mockingbird".
I would recommend this book to an audience of fourteen years and older. I would also advise that one reads this book after "To Kill A Mockingbird", but try not to compare the two novels too much. The result will be heartbreak due to alterations in certain character’s personalities. Overall, this book receives a solid three and a half stars out of five from me.
Alexis McBride
Genre: Fiction
"Go Set a Watchman" is a fictional novel that delves into the life of Jean Louise Finch (Scout) twenty years or so after the famous "To Kill A Mockingbird" took place. It deals with the complicated topics that the protagonist is faced with such as change and morality. While this book is written as a sequel to "To Kill A Mockingbird", it has differences as well as similarities. Throughout the novel, one notes that Jean Louise has evolved into somewhat of a proper woman and that other characters, especially Atticus, have changed. This is notably present when Atticus takes a new stand on civil rights for African Americans, infuriating Jean Louise. In addition to the original characters (Jean Louise, Atticus, Aunt Alexandra), Hank, Jean Louise’s boyfriend of some time, is also added to the story. Hank is Atticus’ apprentice, and he supports Atticus’ views on civil rights much to Jean Louise’s dismay. In my opinion," Go Set A Watchman" does not compare to "To Kill A Mockingbird".
I would recommend this book to an audience of fourteen years and older. I would also advise that one reads this book after "To Kill A Mockingbird", but try not to compare the two novels too much. The result will be heartbreak due to alterations in certain character’s personalities. Overall, this book receives a solid three and a half stars out of five from me.
Alexis McBride