Reviews - A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Betty Smith

4.3 AVERAGE

thefrogsbif's review against another edition

4.25

emotional inspiring reflective 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

zarak8's review against another edition

4.0

emotional hopeful 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: Yes

gatsby_fangirl5's review against another edition

4.0

A beautiful coming of age story.

amwahlen's review against another edition

4.0

Definitely an interesting read because nothing happens at the same time that a lot happens. It is great insight to life in the early 1900s. Towards the end, I did find myself bored and wanting to move on to a new book.

elinchadwick's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

bookish_bridget's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-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

I was so impressed with the writing within this novel. I found the imagery and the descriptiveness of the writing to completely immerse me in the world of this book. I also found the detail given to each character was amazing and so well thought out. I especially liked Granma Mary Rommely. I found everything she said to be so wise and I really respected her for how she protected her daughters. I felt like I could personally relate to Francie because I also really like the subject of English and telling stories. I really enjoyed being able to read about her growing up it almost felt like I was a part of the Nolan family. I especially liked the happy ending at the end of the story. I always love a happy ending and this one felt exceptionally satisfying.

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