Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín

252 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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It is Enniscorthy in the south-east of Ireland in the early 1950s. Eilis Lacey is one among many of her generation who cannot find work at home. Thus when a job is offered in America, it is clear to everyone that she must go. Leaving her family an...

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Moods

emotional 79%
reflective 66%
sad 38%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 12%
funny 6%
challenging 4%
tense 4%
informative 3%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 42%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.62

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