Brooklyn
by Colm Tóibín
Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín holds a well received rating of 3.63 out of 5, based on 55.5K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 262 pages.
About Brooklyn
Hauntingly beautiful and heartbreaking, Colm Tóibín's sixth novel, Brooklyn, is set in Brooklyn and Ireland in the early 1950s, when one young woman crosses the ocean to make a new life for herself.Eilis Lacey has come of age in small-town Ireland in the years following World War Two. Though skilled at bookkeeping, she cannot find a job in the miserable Irish economy. When an Irish priest from Brooklyn offers to sponsor Eilis in America--to live and work in a Brooklyn neighborhood "just like Ireland"--she decides she must go, leaving her fragile mother and her charismatic sister behind.Eilis finds work in a department store on Fulton Street, and when she least expects it, finds love. Tony, a blond Italian from a big family, slowly wins her over with patient charm. He takes Eilis to Coney Island and Ebbets Field, and home to dinner in the two-room apartment he shares with his brothers and parents. He talks of having children who are Dodgers fans. But just as Eilis begins to fall in love with Tony, devastating news from Ireland threatens the promise of her future.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Colm Tóibín |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 262 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.63 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 55,459 |
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What genre is Brooklyn?
Brooklyn is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Brooklyn worth reading?
Based on 55.5K reader ratings, Brooklyn has an average score of 3.63 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Brooklyn?
Brooklyn has 262 pages.
Who wrote Brooklyn?
Brooklyn was written by Colm Tóibín. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for Brooklyn?
The ISBN-13 for Brooklyn is 9781439138310.0.
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