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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn - Community Reviews back

by Betty Smith, Anna Fields
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Nutti's muses
Nutti's muses rated it 13 years ago
Can't believe I've never read this book before. Of course, if I had would I have appreciated Francie's story as much?
Kim Reads and Bakes
Kim Reads and Bakes rated it 13 years ago
This book has been on the periphery of my consciousness for most of my adult life. However, it was not on the syllabus when I was at school or at university, which may explain my failure to read it until now. I am so glad that I finally decided to listen to the excellent audiobook narrated by Kate B...
Chrissie's Books
Chrissie's Books rated it 13 years ago
ON COMPLETION:My views expressed below remain unchanged, having completed the novel. I will simply add a few points. Although I loved this book as a child, reading it as an adult gave me less. In my opinion this book is written for young adults. For this audience it is absolutely perfect and worthy ...
elisas8
elisas8 rated it 13 years ago
not particularly well written, but tells a clear picture of life in a certain time and place, for the poorer part of society.
Thewanderingjew
Thewanderingjew rated it 14 years ago
When my 12 year old granddaughter told me she was reading A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, I could no longer put off rereading it! I had wanted to for so long, and it was just the perfect impetus. What a joy it is to read and talk about a book with her! Perhaps it will be one of her favorites too. I could ...
esterb
esterb rated it 14 years ago
We get to see that a woman’s life in the 1910’s isn’t easy, but we can also see there are many things that are worth­while and the hope that if you want to make some­thing of your life, you can accom­plish it by try­ing and have strength and faith.
A Book and A Review #2
A Book and A Review #2 rated it 14 years ago
I am a bit less than half-way through this book and am yet puzzled when/why and who would think that this book would need to be placed on a banned book list. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a perfect example of those who perceive themselves to be "authority" to limit what we, as individuals, read are ve...
Maven Books
Maven Books rated it 14 years ago
This is my favorite book, after having read and reread it so many times in junior high and high school. Something about the detailed writing and main character is just so enjoyable, and I still love it now. The later part of the book is a bit different than the beginning, but, overall, it's still a ...
Uncertain, Fugitive, Half-fabulous
Uncertain, Fugitive, Half-fabulous rated it 14 years ago
Free Book Day!
megancsparks
megancsparks rated it 14 years ago
First off, I apologize if at any point in this review I type Brooklyn as Brookyln. I can't help it, I've done it at least a dozen times already.So. I have heard from lots of people about how they read this book in school and they completely loved it. I was skeptical, of course. How can you love a bo...
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