Reviews

布魯克林有棵樹 by Betty Smith

littybit89's review against another edition

4.0

A great story about living life to its fullest with what you have... and always appreciating what it has to offer: good and bad.

lauriewdc's review against another edition

5.0

My 20-year-old self would give this 5 stars so I'll pretend I'm 20 again.

mackenzieabraham's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 it was really good just LONG and slow in parts

readergrl205's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book was great! I chose it randomly in the library and have really enjoyed reading it. Very well written 👏 

hillaryunabridged's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

kbrown730's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

nikmahie's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful inspiring sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Je moet het boek bekijken in z’n tijdsgeest en dan kan ik op zich begrijpen dat het zo’n hoge rating krijgt. Maar, ik ben niet geboren in die tijdsgeest en de enorme traagheid was voor mij te frustrerend. Ik ergerde me ook vaak aan de personages en begreep bepaalde nuances niet. 

Niet mijn ding. 

elrunning's review against another edition

5.0

This isn’t the type of book I would usually read, but my friend recommend it to me and I did not expect it to affect me the way it has. Francie Nolan is a sweet little girl with big dreams, living in Brooklyn with her family as they deal with the hardships of poverty. She lives with her brother, who she has a sweet relationship with, her mother, who works tirelessly to provide for the family, and her father, who breaks everyone’s hearts time and time again. I grew attached to Francie, following along as she grew up with the odds set against her. I loved the detail and the background of all the families. I really enjoyed reading this book.

chrissypink80's review against another edition

4.0

Not a gripping page turner but lovely in its humanity. Great book.

abbeybelchior's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5