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Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín

theryanreview55's review against another edition

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inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

appaloosa05's review against another edition

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2.0

I might give this 2.5 stars. I wanted to like this, but spent most of the time annoyed at Eilis for being unable to put her foot down or express her opinion about anything. Not to mention her being unfaithful to Tony by cavorting with Jim. I did finish it, which is more than I can say for some books.

thereadingmaven's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Written in 3rd person

mwyatt62's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

karenks's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-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

5.0

pascale_c_rose's review against another edition

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hopeful reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes

4.0

scnole2021's review

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emotional 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

4.0

katelittlejohn's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced

5.0

As with everything Toibin writes, it is sublime. 

squaresofliving's review against another edition

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emotional 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? Yes

4.0

leighannebfd3b's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad fast-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