Brooklyn: A Novel Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Beautifully written, this book is the story of a young Irish woman who leaves the safety of her home and travels to Brooklyn. "

" A very unique book. Don't stop until you finish and you won't be sorry. "

" What a good book. Sad, sweet, very emersive in the world of a young immigrant from Ireland who leaves everything to start a new life in NY. The writing flows and is lovely, but not overbearing. "

" This is a fast read, and easy to put down/pick up. It is a fairly typical, coming-to-America book, but the author (a man) describes the life of a young Irish woman beautifully. I finished it in five days without reading in large doses at any time during those five days. "

" A deceptively slim but wise and complicated little novel. I found Eilis' thoughtful, deliberate nature appealing -- a quiet heroine, not particularly remarkable except in how much her thoughts might remind a reader of his or her own, and perhaps be universal. "

" This was fine but that's about it. The writing was fine, the story was fine, the characters were fine, but all in all, it was nothing special. There was nothing here that stood out for me. "

" I loved Brooklyn. It tells the story of a young Irish immigrant in Brooklyn, and how she navigates homesickness, a demanding job, and romance in a new country. Warning: the end is pretty much heart breaking. Reminded me of William Trevor and Alice McDermott. "

" Really good, and not just because I live in Brooklyn, though I think that added to it. I like learning about the time period, and reading about the immigrant experience in America. Haven't decided what I think about the ending, but I wasn't thrilled about it at first. "

" Absorbing and heart=breaking. This book has stayed with me and it was over a month since I read it. "

" This was a fantastic book. I really enjoyed Eilis' story. The cast of characters from Ms. Kelley, Mrs. Kehoe, Rose, Tony and Father Flood made this book enjoyable. I liked the story of her family and her move to Brooklyn. I was surprised by the ending! "

" A really quiet story that I couldn't let go. A portrait of provincial Ireland and post WWII Brooklyn. Wonderfu. "

" Beautifully written, especially if you love Irish authors as I do. I cannot wait to read more of Colm Toibin "

" This book gave me a great idea of what it would be like to move from Ireland to Brooklyn after the war. The characters were well developed and believable. There were several unexpected turns, such that I did not want to put this book down. I think it would make a great movie. "

" I could not fault this book. Try as I might. The story is so simple, but it is told with such beauty and passion that I didn't want it to end. "

" I found this story awfully slow to unfold. Couldn't tell at first whether time setting was post WWI or WWII. The young protagonist was so other directed. She never knew her own mind. Can't say her story much moved me. "

" Nowhere near as good as "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn". I thought it could have used another 35 pages to better flesh out the ending. Unfortunate. "

" Interesting enough for a subway read, but generally dull. "

" The first 100 pages seemed slow to me. It did pick up as the main character Irish-born Eilis Lacey struggles with her feelings of inadequacy, homesickness in a new world, and decisions that must be made while still trying to grow up. I had to remind myself that this is a coming-of-age novel. "

" Beautiful book about how our circumstances can shape our lives, and the courage of a young woman trying to live up to expectations. "

" quite evocative but i found the first 1/2 a bit boring and lacking in plot. in fact, i put it down and didn't expect to return to it. but i was disappointed in the next book as well so returned to Brooklyn. the second 1/2 of the book was more engaging. however, i still wouldn't recommend it. "

" Interesting read, and a very interesting lead character torn between the reality of her life in Ireland and her newly adopted home in America. The author does an excellent job of portraying a young woman trying to be strong and adult, yet behaving inconsistently with her main values. "

" Absolutely loved, would be 5 stars but felt vaguely dissatisfied by end. Need to get book club to read so can discuss whether others do too & if do, why. "