A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Betty Smith with Kate Burton (Narrator)

14 hours, 55 minutes • first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced
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The American classic about a young girl's coming-of-age at the turn of the century. From the moment she entered the world, Francie needed to be made of stern stuff, for the often harsh life of Williamsburg demanded fortitude, precocity, and streng...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24,902 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
reflective 75%
hopeful 62%
inspiring 46%
sad 34%
funny 16%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
informative 8%
adventurous 7%
dark 6%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 41%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.29

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