Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson

Another Brooklyn

Jacqueline Woodson

192 pages • first pub 2016 (view editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Another Brooklyn is ideal for readers who appreciate poignant, character-driven narratives that explore the complexities of girlhood, memory, and the bittersweet bonds of friendship against a vivid historical backdrop.

Community Reviews

3.97
based on 9,094 reviews

Moods

reflective: 83%

emotional: 80%

sad: 53%

dark: 26%

challenging: 19%

hopeful: 18%

tense: 9%

inspiring: 8%

mysterious: 4%

adventurous: 3%

funny: 2%

informative: 2%

lighthearted: 2%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

45% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
14% of readers chose A mix
82% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

59% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

68% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

91% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

43% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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