A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Betty Smith

493 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

Description

A PBS Great American Read Top 100 PickThe beloved American classic about a young girl's coming-of-age at the turn of the twentieth century.From the moment she entered the world, Francie Nolan needed to be made of stern stuff, for growing up in the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 17,002 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 74%
hopeful 65%
inspiring 47%
sad 35%
funny 16%
relaxing 11%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 9%
informative 7%
adventurous 6%
dark 5%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 39%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.28

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