zoebodovinitz 's review for:

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

4.5

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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This is a masterful coming of age story. So many beautiful little details give this book its life. While the main story was overall sad, as a reader I never felt despair, only hope for all the characters which brought a wonderful reading experience