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This is the poignant and heartwarming story of Francie Nolan, who is growing up in a poor but resilient family living in the Brooklyn tenements at the turn of the 20th century. In addition to the exuberant Francie, the book is full of colorful characters who, in the course of their daily lives, experience the range of human emotion that makes the best of fiction feel very relatable, true, and timeless.
I read this book in honor and in memory of a dear GR friend. She was an avid reader who discus ...more
I read this book in honor and in memory of a dear GR friend. She was an avid reader who discus ...more
I put off reading this book for years, sure I would be disappointed after hearing so many glowing reviews. My expectations were high and I wasn't sure how I would feel about a book so many others seemed to love. Luckily, this book followed through on its promise and I loved it. It doesn't really have a plot, but it does have strong characters, people who seem real and well-rounded and worthy of my attention. I cared about each little up and down in Francie's life. I held out hope that her little
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The second time was a charm
I picked up this book again after trying to read it years ago because my book club’s selection. The first time I tried to read it, I found it too sad, but this time, I saw a lot of joy inter-mingled with the sadness and hardship. I also appreciated how the author so beautifully depicted a world through the eyes of girl full of imagination and wonder over the world around her. This book is truly a treasure.
I picked up this book again after trying to read it years ago because my book club’s selection. The first time I tried to read it, I found it too sad, but this time, I saw a lot of joy inter-mingled with the sadness and hardship. I also appreciated how the author so beautifully depicted a world through the eyes of girl full of imagination and wonder over the world around her. This book is truly a treasure.
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