anikalehde 's review for:

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
4.25
adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Worth reading an appropriate for children 12+, but good no matter your age. Historical and illuminating an important time and place in US history but filled with all types of characters.