spuriousdiphthongs 's review for:

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

5.0

challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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

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 Reread for 2025 Read Harder Challenge and it held up. Still one of my absolute favorite books. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Grief, Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Antisemitism, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail