Finally finished this book, after getting bogged down. This was a book that is in more of a rough draft mode than a finished product. It does have a message that still resonates with events today and contains the seeds of To Kill a Mockingbird. It does provide insight into the seeds of racism that we are experiencing and some of the factors behind it. However, those reading it and expecting a tale similar to the first book will be disappointed. A good read for authors who would like to see the difference a good editor can make when working with a first draft to final published copy.