Reviews tagging 'Racism'

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

15 reviews

chanancrompton's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Alcoholism, and Miscarriage

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Pedophilia, Racism, and Sexual harassment

cooldudenick's review against another edition

slow-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? Yes

1.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Xenophobia, Sexual assault, Racism, Religious bigotry, Infertility, Death of parent, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Sexism, Racial slurs, Antisemitism, Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, and Addiction

chloewakham's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment

Moderate: Child death and Antisemitism

Minor: Alcoholism, Racism, and War

zoegg's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

i thought the slow pacing of this book would hold me up, but i was just so endeared to francie and the way she saw the world around her that i found myself wanting to read “just one more paragraph, one more chapter” every opportunity i got. what a simple and sweet story.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Death of parent

Minor: War and Racism

seabird17's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

This is one of the most beautiful books I have ever read.  It has instantly become one of my favorite books of all time, and it is a book that I believe I will come back to periodically for the rest of my life.  I have never read a book that showcases the human experience better than this book does.  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Classism, Grief, Addiction, Death of parent, Infertility, Miscarriage, Racism, Sexism, Misogyny, and Sexual assault

notartgarfunkel's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Medical content

Moderate: Murder and Gun violence

Minor: Racism, Antisemitism, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia

marie33's review against another edition

emotional 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Antisemitism, Pregnancy, and Racism

ruthbeadle's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

5.0

I first read this book in middle school and felt such a kindred spirit with Francie. Every time I read it it takes me away and I feel deeply about each of the characters even when my perspective changes on events due to time. An all time favorite of mine 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Miscarriage, and Cultural appropriation

Moderate: Xenophobia and Racism

isabelle13a's review

emotional hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

this book is so, so beautiful. this is a timeless coming of age story -- and smith's musings on girlhood and adolescence still feel fresh and meaningful over 75 years later (i'm not sure i've ever read a better description of how literature has the power to shape a life).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism and Sexual assault

Moderate: Racism

theolivetree's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Antisemitism

Moderate: Misogyny, Alcoholism, and Sexual assault