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syndi3's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Brooklyn is a story of immigrant girl from Irish to New York. It is a story of coming of age and the movie, I think done it better than the book. I am sure the book is fine too but due to culture historical difference, I do not connect with the story very well.
reyreyjay's review
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
catreads62's review
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.0
I listened to this and really enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading Long Island!
amandace331's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
1.0
I really had high hopes for this book. A coming of age story set in 1950ish Ireland and Brooklyn...that's my jam. But the main character, Eilis, is just so uninteresting and spineless. And I'm sorry, that ending. Boo.
ogma's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
cheri325's review
4.25
What a quiet, profound story. This is about Eilis, a young Irish girl who immigrated to America in the late 1950s. It's very much a coming-of-age story as we follow Eilis starting a career, going to college, and falling in love. But there's much more complexity to it, and the lessons of family will stick with me. I listened to the audiobook version, and it was well done. I can't wait to read Long Island.