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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

2 reviews

ieotter13's review against another edition

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reflective sad tense slow-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? It's complicated

3.25

while the writing was often gorgina the first ~200 pages of the book were really slow and i found it hard to get into. once it picked up, i enjoyed seeing the world through the eyes of little francie and it reminded me a lot of Angela’s Ashes

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sjanke2's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.75


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