Go Set a Watchman
by Harper Lee
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.31 out of 5, based on 138.7K reader ratings. First published in 2015. The book spans 278 pages.
About Go Set a Watchman
From Harper Lee comes a landmark new novel set two decades after her beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, To Kill a Mockingbird. Maycomb, Alabama. Twenty-six-year-old Jean Louise Finch—"Scout"—returns home from New York City to visit her aging father, Atticus. Set against the backdrop of the civil rights tensions and political turmoil that were transforming the South, Jean Louise's homecoming turns bittersweet when she learns disturbing truths about her close-knit family, the town and the people dearest to her. Memories from her childhood flood back, and her values and assumptions are thrown into doubt. Featuring many of the iconic characters from To Kill a Mockingbird, Go Set a Watchman perfectly captures a young woman, and a world, in a painful yet necessary transition out of the illusions of the past—a journey that can be guided only by one's conscience. Written in the mid-1950s, Go Set a Watchman imparts a fuller, richer understanding and appreciation of Harper Lee. Here is an unforgettable novel of wisdom, humanity, passion, humor and effortless precision—a profoundly affecting work of art that is both wonderfully evocative of another era and relevant to our own times. It not only confirms the enduring brilliance of To Kill a Mockingbird, but also serves as its essential companion, adding depth, context and new meaning to an American classic.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Harper Lee |
| Published | 2015 |
| Pages | 278 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.31 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 138,669 |
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What genre is Go Set a Watchman?
Go Set a Watchman is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Go Set a Watchman worth reading?
Based on 138.7K reader ratings, Go Set a Watchman has an average score of 3.31 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Go Set a Watchman?
Go Set a Watchman has 278 pages.
Who wrote Go Set a Watchman?
Go Set a Watchman was written by Harper Lee. It was first published in 2015.
What is the ISBN for Go Set a Watchman?
The ISBN-13 for Go Set a Watchman is 9780062409850.0.
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