Reviews

Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín

mrosie538's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

3.5

carlynclark's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-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? No

4.75

nicolegiordano's review against another edition

3.0

I liked this book however, I have to admit it wasn't particularly exciting. It is a simply, easy to read, coming of age story. I wouldn't run out to buy this book but if you see it at a used bookstore for 5 bucks, pick it up. :)

rhia_w's review against another edition

sad medium-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? Yes

3.0

surrrrrrrmmmmmma's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful tense 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

markgart's review against another edition

emotional

4.25

agirlcalledsally's review against another edition

3.5

I thought this was going to be 4-5 star read but honestly I hated Part 4. Plot-wise part 4 felt rushed and also I just sort of lost respect for Eilis in the last 20 pages - up to that point I found her story really compelling, albeit I felt that she never really made her own decisions but rather fell into a job , a relationship, etc. 3.5*

andalara's review

emotional sad slow-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? No

4.0

daniellem1's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

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

4.75

jashegerova's review against another edition

4.0

so bloody lovely. one star down for the romantic “plot twist” that was so fucking unnecessary. beautiful writing and imagery tho.