Reviews tagging 'Abortion'

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

1 review

zosiablue'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? It's complicated

5.0

First time I've read this and what fucking bittersweet gut punch. A perfect story about childhood and wanting time to hurry up and slow down at the same time. I want to hug this book. 😭

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Child death, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Death of parent, Misogyny, and Sexual violence

Minor: Abortion and War