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Liked It3 of 3 members found this review helpful “Francie Nolan is one of my book friends. I read this book countless times growing up and revisit it every several years. |
Didn’t Like It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “I'm afraid I may be the sole dissenter here. I just didn't like this book very much. At many points I really struggled to keep reading it. Where another reviewer called it their favorite "classic" I'd say that it's my least favorite "classic". I'm also pretty conflicted that it's on so many...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Definitely one of my favorite stories of all times, I truly truly love this book. Everyone should read it. ”
Michelle C wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Book Club choice - not mine & I didn't really enjoy it. It was lengthy & I had to skip over some of it to get thro'it.
christine b wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I guess if you live/ed in NY it might be quite interesting.”
“lovely book, made a great movie too”
Bobby wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It's okay, but some parts are a bit boring. It is also very sad and stuff.”
George M wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is the kind of book you want to read when you're feeling glum about not having enough money for the latest gadget. The Nolan family, living in the slums Williamsburg, Brooklyn at the turn of the century, not only doesn't have money for things, but they're so poor that they have to eat nothing but day-old bread for dinner, and so poor that Francie and her brother Neely have to leave school at thirteen and fourteen (and lie about their age) so they can go to work to support their family.
Nikky M wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
It is a novel about the difficulties of life, but it is also a novel about living life despite difficulties. For example, the Nolans take piano lessons despite having little money, because music is a joy that makes suffering bearable. It is also a novel about growing up: we go to school with Francie, go to work with Francie, and go on Francie's first date with her (and through her subsequent heart break).
This is a great novel for seeing what life was like for the poor in the old days (and begs the question: what is life like for the poor now?). At the same time it shows that a rich spirit, while it can't feed a person, can help to sustain a person.
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“Loved it then, loved it again!”
Phyllis R wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This book is on many book lists and is recommended as a "coming of age book". I never read this book as a teenager, so I decided to read it before recommending it to my own daughter. First of all, this book probably should not be read by a 7th or 8th grader - may be appropriate for a junior or senior in high school. So many issues are presented in a most depressing way. I think a girl reading this at 12 or 13 would come away with a warped view of relationships with men, be it their father or future husband. Certainly read this book before your young daughter does so you can be sure you are comfortable with the topics presented.”
Heather M wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This is a great book. I got really involved with the characters.”
Andrea A wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I absolutely love this book and constantly go back and re-read it whenever I have time. It was my first real novel that I read when I was in 5th grade and always find more to love each year I re-read it.”
Mary-Kate wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
