A review by kalidaviraga
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

2.0

I really, really want to say that I liked this book, because it's obvious that it's extremely well-written and probably appeals to a lot of readers. Readers who are not me. I think it just wasn't my bag. I'm not the biggest fan of character-driven books, vs. plot-driven, and I usually steer clear of war novels as a rule. But, I'd heard such good things about this book that I figured I'd give it a shot. I guess in the end I'm glad I read it, but mostly just so I can say I have, rather than because I actually enjoyed it. :-/