tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30975557.post193161630148976634..comments2024-03-28T15:20:19.629-07:00Comments on View from the Cottage: It's a sin to kill a mockingbirdJudy Alterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05147106159914535549noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30975557.post-21125000147946546002015-02-18T07:28:27.640-08:002015-02-18T07:28:27.640-08:00I have serious reservations about the 'new'...I have serious reservations about the 'new' book. Like you, I will read it out of curiosity, but in my heart of hearts, I wonder if Harper Lee isn't being exploited. I have no evidence of that, of course, but the thought is there. I had the distinct pleasure of seeing Gregory Peck in his later years. He was touring the country basically talking about his life - it happened that the night I saw him was his wife's birthday and he brought her out on stage and introduced her. From all I could glean, he was very much Atticus Finch. He also mentioned he had kept in touch with Jem and Scout. Neither pursued show biz and the relationships seemed quite close. Mockingbird is a masterpiece. A chocolate truffle in a world of Hershey's kisses. I think the movie was the same. Hopefully no one will decide it needs a remake.Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30975557.post-75354228243626097622015-02-17T20:00:08.617-08:002015-02-17T20:00:08.617-08:00Susan, I fully expect to be disappointed by Watchm...Susan, I fully expect to be disappointed by Watchman, but I'll read it out of curiosity. I enjoyed Mockingbird Next Door, except I was left with a lingering feeling that the author was subtly saying, "Look who I got to hang out with!" Then again, she truly was respectful of the sisters and their privacy. It's all a fascinating story...and in many ways sad.judyalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13767466505891813090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30975557.post-34224294293922349782015-02-17T19:56:15.108-08:002015-02-17T19:56:15.108-08:00Thanks for the thoughtful piece, Judy. I'm not...Thanks for the thoughtful piece, Judy. I'm not sure I'll buy Watchman. I think I'd rather read Mockingbird Next Door to get more of a sen of the sisters and their lives and the town of Monroe. I don't want to be disappointed by Watchman!Susan J Tweithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672965940786234043noreply@blogger.com