Reviews

Another Brooklyn, by Jacqueline Woodson

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

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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.

mturney1010's review against another edition

3.0

2.5 stars. Woodson is an incredible writer and can craft beautiful phrases, tight prose, and wonderful story but unfortunately I found myself too often comparing Another Brooklyn to Brown Girl Dreaming which was a top read for me in 2016. In fact, it was a must own, and I'll buy it for my daughters, but this one wasn't the same format, which I loved in BGD and didn't have the same heart and soul to it.

wilhelmisscreaming91's review against another edition

4.0

Beautifully written and touching coming-of-age story. My complaint is that I wanted it to be longer, with the stories more fleshed out.