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clfirlik's review against another edition
4.0
The characterization and scene setting is lovely, but the frequent anti-Semitism, racism, and sexism were jarring enough to take me out of the reading experience.
corrina_macc's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
110982's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
emilykcannon's review against another edition
5.0
wow wow wow. I loved this book. I looooved the way the author told stories.
cassiewalek's review against another edition
5.0
Goodness I loved this book. Francie Nolan will steal your heart.
johon4's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
savannar's review against another edition
5.0
Reread June 2017 (always lovely to re-read it, but especially comforting in these troubled times).
Re-reread (I don't even know how many times it is now) - March 2020.
This is my favorite book, which is why I'm including it now despite having first read it over a decade ago. It has stayed with me in a way that no other book has-- particularly the character of Francie, who feels like a kindred spirit.
The beauty of this book, for me, is that it's not just about one particular thing that happens. It's such a vibrant picture of Life in that time and place, in all its glories and its struggles-- with everything from piano lessons to Francie's father's death described in such detail that I can really imagine myself there. And its people, Francie and her family and all their neighbors, are so colorful and memorable.
Re-reread (I don't even know how many times it is now) - March 2020.
This is my favorite book, which is why I'm including it now despite having first read it over a decade ago. It has stayed with me in a way that no other book has-- particularly the character of Francie, who feels like a kindred spirit.
The beauty of this book, for me, is that it's not just about one particular thing that happens. It's such a vibrant picture of Life in that time and place, in all its glories and its struggles-- with everything from piano lessons to Francie's father's death described in such detail that I can really imagine myself there. And its people, Francie and her family and all their neighbors, are so colorful and memorable.
joborn's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 ⭐️
I loved this book - can be a lot long - but is blunt about life
I loved this book - can be a lot long - but is blunt about life
abiwyatt3's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0