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ssj1993's review
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
matildawormwood's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
carmd's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
lcrbarber's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I was left wanting more from this book, as very little actually happened. I felt the last third was rushed. After having spent so long focused on the main character’s feelings and development early on, the events toward the end and her actions didn’t add up for me. It’s certainly very readable prose, but I wanted more from the plot.
dorisio's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bjsmith's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tako's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
rachd24's review against another edition
3.0
Check out my full review here:
http://confessionsofabookgeek.com/2018/01/04/review-brooklyn/
3.5* Read.
I enjoyed the tone of this novel, and the Irish setting with the occasionally stereotypical Irish villagers. There were some good characters, along with a surprising and heart-breaking plot twist, and overall it was a decent coming-of-age tale that might not have been earth-shattering, but it was quietly confident in its own story.
I did feel overall that the book was quite underwhelming, and I’m undecided as to whether its simplicity is intentional and striking, or unintentional and lacking.
It was an inoffensive and reasonably enjoyable read, but I did feel that the last few chapters were rushed in comparison to the rest of the novel, and the ending was left far too open-ended for my personal preferences. The movie is a very close adaptation, so if you don't want to read the book, the movie is a great alternative.
http://confessionsofabookgeek.com/2018/01/04/review-brooklyn/
3.5* Read.
I enjoyed the tone of this novel, and the Irish setting with the occasionally stereotypical Irish villagers. There were some good characters, along with a surprising and heart-breaking plot twist, and overall it was a decent coming-of-age tale that might not have been earth-shattering, but it was quietly confident in its own story.
I did feel overall that the book was quite underwhelming, and I’m undecided as to whether its simplicity is intentional and striking, or unintentional and lacking.
It was an inoffensive and reasonably enjoyable read, but I did feel that the last few chapters were rushed in comparison to the rest of the novel, and the ending was left far too open-ended for my personal preferences. The movie is a very close adaptation, so if you don't want to read the book, the movie is a great alternative.
pauline94's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5