Here’s an author who has staunchly refused interviews and publicity since 1960, who hasn’t breathed a word about her interest in publishing another book to either family or friends, but who is suddenly fine with releasing her decades-old Mockingbird prequel, despite the fact that it doesn’t sound like anyone at her publisher has actually been in touch with her about it? This brings up questions! This is the most madness-inducing interview I have read in I don’t know how long.
The day after the big announcement of Harper Lee’s forthcoming second novel, Mallory Ortberg raises some questions about the answers given by Lee’s editor in his interview with Vulture.
