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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
emotional
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:
Yes
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I wanted to read this book since it was a follow-uo to Brooklyn, a book I listened to as audiobook and really liked without being able to put my finger on why. I felt very similarly when reading this at first, and I, quite literally, felt like I could not put the book down. I think what makes this book so amazingly great, is how real it all feels.
Colm Tóibín manages to write not the highpoint of fine literature, but a story that you can immerse yourself in fully and completely. I thought that Long Island was even better than Brooklyn, though I feel like I will have to actually read Brooklyn at some point to make that decision fully.
I think overall the theme encapsulates how difficult the flow of life can be, how our decisions are never straightforward, and how often in life choices are difficult to actually make completely on your own. It's a beautifully reflective idea, which I think Colm again has managed to portray brilliantly in the life of immigrants, and in this case those who stayed.
Colm Tóibín manages to write not the highpoint of fine literature, but a story that you can immerse yourself in fully and completely. I thought that Long Island was even better than Brooklyn, though I feel like I will have to actually read Brooklyn at some point to make that decision fully.
I think overall the theme encapsulates how difficult the flow of life can be, how our decisions are never straightforward, and how often in life choices are difficult to actually make completely on your own. It's a beautifully reflective idea, which I think Colm again has managed to portray brilliantly in the life of immigrants, and in this case those who stayed.
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Slow start but ended up wanting more. Characters really grew on me and appreciated their individual perspectives.The ending felt almost unfinished but leaving it open to our own imaginations i guess? .
Also didn’t know this was a sequel (oops) so I wonder if there will be another one to wrap it up
Also didn’t know this was a sequel (oops) so I wonder if there will be another one to wrap it up
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Death, Vomit
Minor: Death of parent