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Max de Freitas asked this question about Go Set a Watchman:
Was it really written by Harper Lee? Readers might be able to tell. Either way, it will make millions for her lawyer and the publisher.
Julie Why is everyone harping on her for "making millions?"

First of all, wanting to make money for writing a book is not sin. Why is okay for actors or mus…mǰWhy is everyone harping on her for "making millions?"

First of all, wanting to make money for writing a book is not sin. Why is okay for actors or musicians to make millions but God forbid a writer does it! She's agreed to releasing a book that was thought lost decades later. She deserves a huge amount of money for that. Also a publisher is a business. You are ignorant if you don't realize that.

Second of all, usually only authors who churn out dozens of books make that kind of money (like King, Steele, or Patterson) or those that create franchises like Fifty Shades of Grey, Harry Potter, etc. You all upset about this are acting like Harper Lee (and anyone associated with her) is a sell out for finally publishing the book she wrote first.

Even if it is a "scam" as some of you say, why now? Why not claim the book was "found" during the 50th anniversary which was back in 2010? Surely the scammers where more likely to make millions back then.(less)
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