Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín

252 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

It is Ireland in the 1950s and for Eilis Lacey, as for so many young Irish girls, opportunities are scarce. So when her sister arranges for her to emigrate to New York, Eilis knows she must go, leaving behind her family and home for the first time...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,401 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 66%
sad 37%
hopeful 32%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 11%
funny 6%
challenging 4%
tense 4%
informative 3%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 41%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.62

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