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aseel_reads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The writing style was so easy to read and I really enjoyed the pacing and plot of the book. Sometimes I wanted to knock eilis on the head, especially in the last part but I'm glad it ended the way it did. I thought homesickness and loneliness was captured really well in the beginning of the novel. As well as grief in the middle.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Body shaming, Grief, Death, Sexual content, Alcohol, Vomit, Xenophobia, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity
Minor: Classism, Sexual harassment, Xenophobia, and Racism
billi3louise's review against another edition
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
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