Harper Lee's novel

[Ameriscot]

I believe some of the overt racism of that era and locale still exists but is now covert.

Not so covert any more it appears.

 

[AZ Jim]

Just got my copy....I'm excited to see what it's all about.

 

[Ameriscot]

Just got my copy....I'm excited to see what it's all about.

I'm interested to see what you think of it.

 

[Lon]

I downloaded the new book to my IPad via Amazon Kindle and have just finished Chapter 1 last night. I have to force my self to continue because it hasn't grabbed me yet.

 

[Shirley]

I got my copy today. I have read the first chapter. I'm hooked. Ms. Lee is a gifted story teller. I may not like what she wrote but I will defend to the death her way of telling it.

 

[Cookie]

I'm giving it a pass too.

 

[Butterfly]

I'm not going to read it. I haven't heard good reviews and I prefer to keep Atticus on a pedastal.

I agree with you. I won't be reading it either.

 

[AZ Jim]

I am slowly cruising through it. Chapter three. So far, good.

 

[AZ Jim]

This novel sold 1.1 million copies week one. I still haven't sat down and seriously got into it though I have read chapter 1,2 and three. Ok so far but not close to "To kill a mockingbird".

 

[oakapple]

So perhaps the editor knew a thing or two?

 

[AZ Jim]

Okay! Just finished it. First the "Watchman" referred to in the name of the book means a persons conscience in this case. This story is a fight for understanding by a young woman who returned to her roots in the deep south to find she had been misunderstanding those immediately around her as it relates to race. It is, IMO, well written and it held my attention.. I won't spoil it for those who might read it but let's just say things are not always as they appear. If you can get it at the library, it is probably smarter than purchasing it as it not a book you'll want to re-consult over the years. Well worth the read however.