20 - A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, by Betty Smith
WHY I PICKED IT: Bought it in a bookstore in NYC
ELAPSED TIME: 2 weeks
RATING: REQUIRED READING
Mary Francis Nolan is a first generation American at the turn of the century, and this is the story of her childhood. The strong women who keep her family together, the love of her father, the camaraderie with her brother. Francie listens a lot, and reads a lot... all the while trying to understand her world. She dreams of a better life - and works for it.
This story is a bit slow, but that is part of its charm... you slowly grow to love Francie and her family, and share their path for a few days.
This blog is a simple review of every book that I read... For all books I’ll tell you why I picked it, how long it took me to read it, and give it a rating (burn it, not good, meh, good, very good, and required reading). I ask (encourage?) all readers of my blog to post their thoughts of any of the books in my comments :). Thanks!
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