Go Set a Watchman

Go Set a Watchman

2015 • 288 pages

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15

I generally don't take the time to pen my thoughts after reading a book. This review though is more like an ode to my nostalgia of To kill a mocking bird which had introduced me to concepts like race, friendship etc some odd almost quarter century ago.

I had picked up this book simply to get a chance to live in Atticus and Scout's world again. Discovered that this is a coming of age story in a father-daughter relationship, set in the backdrop of white American southerners reacting to the NAACP. If you have always imagined Atticus on a pedestal and have strong views on utopian racial equality - be prepared to be uncomfortable. But do read if you want a fair account of southern white person perspective on social positions tied to race. Anyways, you always have your curiosity to see what grown up Scout is like to keep turning the pages.

Three stars because will not be a repeat read for me for sure.

September 11, 2024Report this review