A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Betty Smith

376 pages • first pub 1943 (editions) user-added

fiction classics literary emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced
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A PBS Great American Read Top 100 PickThe beloved American classic about a young girl's coming-of-age at the turn of the twentieth century.From the moment she entered the world, Francie Nolan needed to be made of stern stuff, for growing up in the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25,292 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
reflective 74%
hopeful 63%
inspiring 46%
sad 34%
funny 17%
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: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

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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