Harper Lee has a new book out SPOILER

cherry · ‎03-09-2010

It's a sequel to TKAMB but I am sure its going to be a big letdown for many

Myself included

Spoiler

Atticus is a racist, and Jem dies. I don't know why she had to do that to a beloved literary figure. It might be OK, but I'm not going to read it

tends2dogs · ‎05-08-2010

@cherry wrote:
It's a sequel to TKAMB but I am sure its going to be a big letdown for many

Myself included

Spoiler

Atticus is a racist, and Jem dies. I don't know why she had to do that to a beloved literary figure. It might be OK, but I'm not going to read it

Wow, I am really sorry you didn't cover the your spoiler.

Fear not Brothers and Sisters! I have read THE BOOK..........we win!!!

biancardi · ‎03-10-2010

hi cherry, I read about this book too - this is actually the rejected manuscript, I believe and it isn't really new - she wrote this back in the 1950's. When it was rejected, she wrote TKAM as we know it now

That is my understanding - I could be wrong. I also have no interest in reading this.

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cherry · ‎03-09-2010

You are right B

cherry · ‎03-09-2010

@tends2dogs wrote:
@cherry wrote:
It's a sequel to TKAMB but I am sure its going to be a big letdown for many

Myself included

Spoiler

Atticus is a racist, and Jem dies. I don't know why she had to do that to a beloved literary figure. It might be OK, but I'm not going to read it
Wow, I am really sorry you didn't cover the your spoiler.

I don't know how

biancardi · ‎03-10-2010

I figure that since it was rejected and she wrote a totally different character profile for Atticus, this was just a draft that was never meant to be. I am a bit surprised it is being published now.

If you can't fix what's broken, you'll go insane ~ Max
Look, I don’t like the taste of broccoli, but it doesn’t get tastier if you call it “Broccoli!”!
You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling. ~ Eames

lovescats · ‎03-10-2010

You could have put spoiler in your heading
You don't preview your posts?

Suziepeach · ‎03-10-2010

Please put spoiler alert in the title or delete the spoiler.. I am so disappointed I read it now.. One of our local news channels did the same thing last night.. they forewarned but I had no idea. Basically that will ruin reading the book, maybe I'll cancel my pre-order...

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cherry · ‎03-09-2010

@lovescats wrote:
You could have put spoiler in your heading
You don't preview your posts?

I do, but it didn't occur to me..I'll try to edit

KYToby · ‎02-19-2012

This is actually Lee's first book, and the book contains three childhood flashbacks. The publisher told her to go back and expand upon the story int he flashbacks. These expansions became TKAB.

It was assumed this manuscript was long lost, but it was found a few years ago and is now being released. This book and TKAB can each stand on their own, but this book does give a glimpse into 1950s race issues which remain an issue even now.