ailishsreads's Reviews (220)

The Supernatural Enhancements

Edgar Cantero

4.5

adventurous dark funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Trust

Hernan Diaz

3.75

challenging reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle

Matt Cain

3.0

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The Golden Enclaves

Naomi Novik

3.5

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Go Set a Watchman

Harper Lee

4.5

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I understand that people are disappointed by this book, particularly by Atticus' portrayal. However, I think the themes in this book are very worth exploring, and wouldn't be as poignant if Atticus were maintained in his pedestal position.

Scout's an adult now, and with that we get to see a different side of Atticus and Macomb. Themes of resistance to change and the isolating effect of progress are explored well in this book, but it definitely takes more effort and analysis than the original.