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katy_bee's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I enjoyed this a great deal more than The Master and ended up reading on into the night to finish it. It's gentle, rather wistful storytelling drew me in. It's not a plot heavy book, the story unfolds without a great deal actually happening and the main character's passivity bordered on infuriating at times. Nonetheless the characters and their relationships were well drawn and there was a lot happening between what was said.
I enjoyed the insight into immigrant experiences of new York and the social structures of Catholicism in the mid twentieth century
I enjoyed the insight into immigrant experiences of new York and the social structures of Catholicism in the mid twentieth century
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Vomit, and Xenophobia
Minor: Sexual assault, Racism, Stalking, and Infidelity
theunfinishedbookshelf's review
emotional
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? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Vomit
billi3louise's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Did you know that the word ‘Brooklyn’ is mentioned 68 times in the book? Now you do.
I’ve gotta give this 3 stars because it took me so long to get into it.
Eilis isn’t remarkable, she just seems to have good opportunities thrown her way.
Mind you, she ruins one of those as soon as she’s back in Brooklyn.
There were some random things that were never mentioned again. Take Eilis’ boss for example, there was that whole section of her coming across as being into Eilis when she’s trying on the swimsuits? It was uncomfortable.
Anyway, I did enjoy Colm’s style of writing and the story did pick up.
Wish it had gone longer so I could’ve seen what happened between her and Tony but I guess it leaves it to the imagination.
I’ve gotta give this 3 stars because it took me so long to get into it.
Eilis isn’t remarkable, she just seems to have good opportunities thrown her way.
Mind you, she ruins one of those as soon as she’s back in Brooklyn.
There were some random things that were never mentioned again. Take Eilis’ boss for example, there was that whole section of her coming across as being into Eilis when she’s trying on the swimsuits? It was uncomfortable.
Anyway, I did enjoy Colm’s style of writing and the story did pick up.
Wish it had gone longer so I could’ve seen what happened between her and Tony but I guess it leaves it to the imagination.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Racism, Body shaming, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
sarah2438's review against another edition
Between the narrator pronouncing Georgina like vagina, and the unnecessarily detailed vomit scene on the boat, this just isn't for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit
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