Maggie Now by Betty Smith

Maggie Now

Betty Smith

fiction classics historical emotional reflective medium-paced

437 pages | first published 1950

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Betty Smith, the beloved author of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, weaves a riveting modern myth out of the experiences of her own life in this rediscovered classic. In Brooklyn's unforgiving urban jungle, Maggie Moore is torn between answering her own ...
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Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 80%
sad 40%
inspiring 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.7

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