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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
very quick read. reminds me a lot of “a tree grows in brooklyn” like if that book was a poem, it would be this book.
The book travels the road of growing up female in a big city. August is trying to figure out the world and realizes the many dangers and joys of it. A realistic story is a mellow read, but still enjoyable.
I feel like I have gained a sliver of insight on what growing up in Brooklyn really means. And I know I have much more to learn. Woodson’s writing is poetic and weaves the dreams and dangers of girlhood into a beautifully raw series of memories. I’m touched.
very short, short story length actually, but exquisitely crafted story of young girls coming of age in...wait for it...Brooklyn. the blurb says it's a young adult novel. that's pretty amazing because i thought it was exceptionally sophisticated in both tone and topic.
happily, i've been reading several black women authors lately. wasn't planned really, but that's just how it turned out. anyway, each is wonderfully skillful and i enjoyed them all. however, Ms Woodson is my current favorite.
happily, i've been reading several black women authors lately. wasn't planned really, but that's just how it turned out. anyway, each is wonderfully skillful and i enjoyed them all. however, Ms Woodson is my current favorite.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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
Beautiful and heartbreaking, this story captures the part memory plays in grief expertly.
A coming of age story of 4 friends. I love Jacqueline Woodson's books and this one does not disappoint. This story is familiar to a lot of us who are immigrant, have immigrant parents or just lived a life where we had to grow up a little (or a lot) faster than others. Very moving and beautiful love letter to a childhood survived.
One of the most beautifully written stories I've ever had the pleasure to read.