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nicolegiordano's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this book however, I have to admit it wasn't particularly exciting. It is a simply, easy to read, coming of age story. I wouldn't run out to buy this book but if you see it at a used bookstore for 5 bucks, pick it up. :)
rhia_w's review against another edition
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
surrrrrrrmmmmmma's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
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? Yes
5.0
agirlcalledsally's review against another edition
3.5
I thought this was going to be 4-5 star read but honestly I hated Part 4. Plot-wise part 4 felt rushed and also I just sort of lost respect for Eilis in the last 20 pages - up to that point I found her story really compelling, albeit I felt that she never really made her own decisions but rather fell into a job , a relationship, etc. 3.5*
andalara's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
daniellem1's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
jashegerova's review against another edition
4.0
so bloody lovely. one star down for the romantic “plot twist” that was so fucking unnecessary. beautiful writing and imagery tho.
anusha_reads's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
BROOKLYN, (EILIS LACEY SERIES, PART 1), COLM TOIBIN, WINNER OF THE 2009 COSTA AWARD, LONGLISTED FOR @THEBOOKERPRIZES 2009
I somehow gravitate towards books associated with @thebookerprizes. The reason I picked this book was that I wanted to read LONG ISLAND, which is the second part of the same series. Brooklyn is a historical novel set in the 1950s.
A pleasant read with a thoroughly captivating storyline that kept me tethered to the book. This is an inspiring account of Eilis Lacey, who is from Enniscorthy, Ireland.
“SHE WAS NOBODY HERE. IT WAS NOT JUST THAT SHE HAD NO FRIENDS AND FAMILY; IT WAS RATHER THAT SHE WAS A GHOST IN THIS ROOM, IN THE STREETS ON THE WAY TO WORK, ON THE SHOP FLOOR. NOTHING MEANT ANYTHING.”
Eilis moves to Brooklyn after being offered a job. She initially finds it difficult, away from her family, all alone, without friends. She misses the food back home. Eilis is focused and hardworking. Though Eilis gets homesick, she persists and further embellishes her career.
The book is divided into four parts, two parts talk about her life in Ireland and two about Brooklyn. The story while she is in Brooklyn talks about her flatmates, her work at the shop, her college, and her relationship with Tony, the guy she falls in love with. She returns to Ireland upon receiving some sad news.
The narrative was incredibly absorbing and held my attention throughout. The story is straightforward, but the complexity builds up. All the characters are classic, her sweet sister, her loving mom, her empathetic supervisor, her strict house owner, the nasty shop owner, and others too.
“SOME PEOPLE ARE NICE AND IF YOU TALK TO THEM PROPERLY, THEY CAN BE NICER.
I have fallen for this book, and I’m glad I’m reading the next in this series. Now you know my next read!
If you like simple stories or historical novels, then this is a must-read!
I somehow gravitate towards books associated with @thebookerprizes. The reason I picked this book was that I wanted to read LONG ISLAND, which is the second part of the same series. Brooklyn is a historical novel set in the 1950s.
A pleasant read with a thoroughly captivating storyline that kept me tethered to the book. This is an inspiring account of Eilis Lacey, who is from Enniscorthy, Ireland.
“SHE WAS NOBODY HERE. IT WAS NOT JUST THAT SHE HAD NO FRIENDS AND FAMILY; IT WAS RATHER THAT SHE WAS A GHOST IN THIS ROOM, IN THE STREETS ON THE WAY TO WORK, ON THE SHOP FLOOR. NOTHING MEANT ANYTHING.”
Eilis moves to Brooklyn after being offered a job. She initially finds it difficult, away from her family, all alone, without friends. She misses the food back home. Eilis is focused and hardworking. Though Eilis gets homesick, she persists and further embellishes her career.
The book is divided into four parts, two parts talk about her life in Ireland and two about Brooklyn. The story while she is in Brooklyn talks about her flatmates, her work at the shop, her college, and her relationship with Tony, the guy she falls in love with. She returns to Ireland upon receiving some sad news.
The narrative was incredibly absorbing and held my attention throughout. The story is straightforward, but the complexity builds up. All the characters are classic, her sweet sister, her loving mom, her empathetic supervisor, her strict house owner, the nasty shop owner, and others too.
“SOME PEOPLE ARE NICE AND IF YOU TALK TO THEM PROPERLY, THEY CAN BE NICER.
I have fallen for this book, and I’m glad I’m reading the next in this series. Now you know my next read!
If you like simple stories or historical novels, then this is a must-read!
evelyncryan's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0