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4.3 AVERAGE
4.3 AVERAGE
emotional
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
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
emotional
reflective
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:
Complicated
One of the best books I’ve ever read
my favorite! a girl growing up during the Depression in NY.
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
A really wonderful read, well realised with fantastic characterisation and a thorough exploration of life in 1910s Brooklyn. It took me a while to get into but I loved it in the end.
emotional
funny
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
emotional
hopeful
sad
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:
Complicated
After a slow start, I fell in love with this book! I listened to it on CD and enjoyed, the various voices. It's a classic story of growing up in poverty with a tight-knit family. It explores many themes, including family, education, growing up, and overcoming barriers. I love Francie Nolan!
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
A truly wonderful book! I don’t think I would have ever read it if not for “When Books Went to War”, which touches on the importance of this book for soldiers in WW2. I found this comforting, touching and inspiring. Would highly recommend if you’re in the mood for a coming-of-age story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Racism, Xenophobia, War