shoelessmama 's review for:

Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín
3.75
hopeful 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

I'm not sure if I would have liked this book as much if it weren't for the delightful narration of Saoirse Ronin. I haven't seen the movie but I'm quite sure, having listened to her read it, that there would be a smooth transition from reading to watching.

The story was simple yet compelling.