beingsimba's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed the audiobook. Woodson's writing is amazing.
erincharp's review against another edition
4.0
Since my students are taking finals today, I was able to devote time to reading that I wouldn't normally have. I love Jacqueline Woodson, though this book didn't hit me quit as much as brown girl dreaming. Set between the past and present day Brooklyn, August remembers her childhood friends and the intricate way they tried to navigate the teenage years together but couldn't quite make it. Some of her friends made it out and found their dreams. Some didn't.
Woodson explores the idea that there is another Brooklyn, one that only these young black girls in the 1970s knew how to navigate, one that was only for them. One that was sometimes dark and disquieting, sometimes dangerous, other times beautiful and full of laughter, light, love, and friendship. In a style typical to her writing, it's easy to see this as a novella or as prose. Definitely a book that can be read in one setting.
Woodson explores the idea that there is another Brooklyn, one that only these young black girls in the 1970s knew how to navigate, one that was only for them. One that was sometimes dark and disquieting, sometimes dangerous, other times beautiful and full of laughter, light, love, and friendship. In a style typical to her writing, it's easy to see this as a novella or as prose. Definitely a book that can be read in one setting.
linenandliterature's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
sashabrains's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
nickie184's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this small novel. Very much like a long poem. Reminded me so much of “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn “, but a couple of generations later. Also brought the 1970s immediately back to life in my head. So much to think about.
witchflower's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-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
4.0
maddysreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Suicide
tmtisthammer's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
kristynann's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.0
skylerrose16's review against another edition
3.0
If you’re looking for a book that has secrets, suspense, or even a super enjoyable plot, this book might not be for you... however I still recommend it. It’s just such a calm/cozy but still educational read. If you’re a big family loving person, I think you’ll like this book too. I’m not gonna write a huge review breaking down the book, because I honestly don’t remember much about it. It was a little confusing, so I’d suggest reading it twice, in audio and physical book form. I listened to the audio, gonna read the physical book one day.
2020 Update: god why do you lie so much to yourself, sky?! you’re. never. going. to. read. these. books. again. you don’t reread, others do but not you lmao.
2020 Update: god why do you lie so much to yourself, sky?! you’re. never. going. to. read. these. books. again. you don’t reread, others do but not you lmao.