Jean Louise Finch returns home from New York City to visit her father Atticus, as well as reconnect with Henry Clinton, her childhood best friend. She stumbles upon a pamphlet, “The Black Plague,” which includes numerous racist ideas, leading her to question why Atticus, who she remembers to have defended African Americans throughout her childhood, would possess this. She fails to comprehend how he, of all people, could read such a book, causing her to look back at her memories and wonder how she was unable to pick up on his racist mannerisms when she was younger. This occurrence leads to her reevaluating her morals, as she refers to Atticus when making decisions, as she once believed his actions were always righteous.
I would not recommend this book, as the plot is practically non-existent, making the book difficult to enjoy as it seems to not be heading in any direction. Additionally, the story consists of numerous arguments, too many at that, causing them to become quite repetitive. Although I found it interesting to read about how the characters have progressed from To Kill a Mockingbird, I do not necessarily believe this is worth the read.
By Anonymous
