Go Set A Watchman

[naomi24]

I've just finished reading this book.

This from Wiki: //Although written before her [Harper Lee] first and only other published novel, the Pulitzer Prize-winning To Kill a Mockingbird—and initially promoted by its publisher as a sequel—it is now more widely accepted as being a first draft of the famous novel//

If you've read it, or read both books as I have, any thoughts would be appreciated.

[jno]

I haven't read it; but if you bought it in Michigan you might get your money back

http://www.mhpbooks.com/why-brilliant-books-is-offering-refunds-to-customers-who-purchased-go-set-a-watchman/

[naomi24]

jno, I know there has been controversy surrounding this book - but I was aware of that before I bought it so I wouldn't want my money back.

[Cloverjo]

I enjoyed it. I read To Kill A Mockingbird just before Go Set a Watchman was released, and if the second book hadn't been published I might not have got aroundto reading the first, even though it's a classic.
I loved Mockingbird and can understand how people who've loved it for years might have been disappointed with the sequel, and with Atticus's perceived racism. However, I still think they're both great books.

[naomi24]

Cloverjo, I first read 'Mockingbird' years ago so I decided to re-read it before I read this one and I was pleased I had. "Watchman" was clearly written first - pertinent facts didn't align with those in 'Mockingbird' - but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Certainly plenty of food for thought there.