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Brooklyn : A Novel by Colm Toibin (2010, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherScribner
ISBN-101439148953
ISBN-139781439148952
eBay Product ID (ePID)74163656
Product Key Features
Book TitleBrooklyn : a Novel
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
TopicPsychological, Romance / Historical / General, Literary, Historical
GenreFiction
AuthorColm Toibin
Book SeriesEilis Lacey Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight9 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-001548
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"[A] triumph... One of those magically quiet novels that sneak up on readers and capture their imaginations." -- USA Today, "A compelling characterization of a woman caught between two worlds... A fine and touching novel, persuasive proof of Toibin's ever-increasing skills and range."--Booklist(starred review), 'Reading Tóibín is like watching an artist paint one small stroke after another until suddenly the finished picture emerges to shattering effect'.Brooklynstands comparison with Henry James'sThe Portrait of a Lady.'—The Times Literary Supplement(U.K.), "A classical coming-of-age story, pure, unsensationalized, quietly profound… There are no antagonists in this novel, no psychodramas, no angst. There is only the sound of a young woman slowly and deliberately stepping into herself, learning to make and stand behind her choices, finding herself." - Pam Houston, O, the Oprah Magazine, "Reading Tóibín is like watching an artist paint one small stroke after another until suddenly the finished picture emerges to shattering effect." -- The Times Literary Supplement (U.K.), "Tóibín ... [is] his generation's most gifted writer of love's complicated, contradictory power." -- Floyd Skoot, Los Angeles Times, "Reading Toibin is like watching an artist paint one small stroke after another until suddenly the finished picture emerges to shattering effect."--The Times Literary Supplement(U.K.), "A beautifully rendered portrait of Brooklyn and provincial Ireland in the 1950s... Toibin writes about women more convincingly, I think, than any other living, male novelist." -- Zoe Heller, author of The Believers, "Tibn ... [is] his generation's most gifted writer of love's complicated, contradictory power." -- Floyd Skoot, Los Angeles Times, "Toibin's prose is as elegant in its simplicity as it is complex in the emotions it evokes."--The New York Times Magazine, "Colm Toibin leads a generation of Irish novelists... His generation's most gifted writer of love's complicated, contradictory power." --Los Angeles Times, "[A] triumph... One of those magically quiet novels that sneak up on readers and capture their imaginations." - USA Today, "Toibin's prose is as elegant in its simplicity as it is complex in the emotions it evokes." --The New York Times Magazine, "Reading Tóibín is like watching an artist paint one small stroke after another until suddenly the finished picture emerges to shattering effect.... Brooklyn stands comparison with Henry James's The Portrait of a Lady ." -- The Times Literary Supplement (U.K.), Praise for Brooklyn "Written with mesmerizing power and skill." --Richard Eder, Boston Globe "Colm Tóibín ... [is] his generation's most gifted writer of love's complicated, contradictory power." --Floyd Skoot, Los Angeles Times "Tóibín creates suspense out of the simplest emotions: fear, love and, most poignantly, regret." -- Time "Eilis' universal struggles with matters of the heart ... make this novel ... a moving, deeply satisfying read." -- Entertainment Weekly "[A] gem of a novel... profound." --Maureen Corrigan, NPR "Quietly majestic." --Claire Messud, The New York Review of Books "[A] masterly tale... There is not a sentence or a thought out of place.... His finest fiction to date." --Bernard O'Donoghue, Irish Times "[A] triumph... One of those magically quiet novels that sneak up on readers and capture their imaginations." --USA Today, 'Tóibín ? [is] his generation's most gifted writer of love's complicated, contradictory power.'— Floyd Skoot,Los Angeles Times, "A beautifully rendered portrait of Brooklyn and provincial Ireland in the 1950s... Toibin writes about women more convincingly, I think, than any other living, male novelist."-- Zoe Heller, author ofThe Believers, "A classical coming-of-age story, pure, unsensationalized, quietly profound." -- Pam Houston,O, the Oprah Magazine, "Reading TóibÃn is like watching an artist paint one small stroke after another until suddenly the finished picture emerges to shattering effect…. Brooklyn stands comparison with Henry James's The Portrait of a Lady ." - The Times Literary Supplement (U.K.), "Colm Toibin leads a generation of Irish novelists... His generation's most gifted writer of love's complicated, contradictory power."--Los Angeles Times, "Tibn … [is] his generation's most gifted writer of love's complicated, contradictory power." - Floyd Skoot, Los Angeles Times, "A classical coming-of-age story, pure, unsensationalized, quietly profound... There are no antagonists in this novel, no psychodramas, no angst. There is only the sound of a young woman slowly and deliberately stepping into herself, learning to make and stand behind her choices, finding herself." -- Pam Houston, O, the Oprah Magazine, "A classical coming-of-age story, pure, unsensationalized, quietly profound." -- Pam Houston, O, the Oprah Magazine, "TóibÃn … [is] his generation's most gifted writer of love's complicated, contradictory power." - Floyd Skoot, Los Angeles Times, "Reading Tibn is like watching an artist paint one small stroke after another until suddenly the finished picture emerges to shattering effect…. Brooklyn stands comparison with Henry James's The Portrait of a Lady ." - The Times Literary Supplement (U.K.), "A compelling characterization of a woman caught between two worlds... A fine and touching novel, persuasive proof of Toiibin's ever-increasing skills and range." --Booklist(starred review), "A compelling characterization of a woman caught between two worlds... A fine and touching novel, persuasive proof of Tóibín's ever-increasing skills and range." -- Booklist (starred review), "A classical coming-of-age story, pure, unsensationalized, quietly profound... There are no antagonists in this novel, no psychodramas, no angst. There is only the sound of a young woman slowly and deliberately stepping into herself, learning to make and stand behind her choices, finding herself." - Pam Houston, O, the Oprah Magazine, "Reading Tibn is like watching an artist paint one small stroke after another until suddenly the finished picture emerges to shattering effect.... Brooklyn stands comparison with Henry James's The Portrait of a Lady ." -- The Times Literary Supplement (U.K.), "[A] triumph… One of those magically quiet novels that sneak up on readers and capture their imaginations." - USA Today, "Reading Tóibín is like watching an artist paint one small stroke after another until suddenly the finished picture emerges to shattering effect.... Brooklyn stands comparison with Henry James's The Portrait of a Lady ." - The Times Literary Supplement (U.K.), 'A classical coming-of-age story, pure, unsensationalized, quietly profound? There are no antagonists in this novel, no psychodramas, no angst. There is only the sound of a young woman slowly and deliberately stepping into herself, learning to make and stand behind her choices, finding herself.'— Pam Houston,O, the Oprah Magazine, "Reading Toibin is like watching an artist paint one small stroke after another until suddenly the finished picture emerges to shattering effect." --The Times Literary Supplement(U.K.), "Tóibín ... [is] his generation's most gifted writer of love's complicated, contradictory power." - Floyd Skoot, Los Angeles Times
Dewey Decimal823/.914
SynopsisFirst published in hardcover to vigorous praise, Colm Toibin's New York Times bestselling novel is about a young Irish immigrant in Brooklyn in the early 1950s. "One of the most unforgettable characters in contemporary literature" ( Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ), Eilis Lacey has come of age in small-town Ireland in the hard years following World War Two. When an Irish priest from Brooklyn offers to sponsor Eilis in America, 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, who loves the Dodgers and his big Italian family, slowly wins her over with patient charm. But just as Eilis begins to fall in love, devastating news from Ireland threatens the promise of her future., Colm Tóibín's New York Times bestselling novel--now an acclaimed film starring Saoirse Ronan and Jim Broadbent nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Picture--is "a moving, deeply satisfying read" ( Entertainment Weekly ) about a young Irish immigrant in Brooklyn in the early 1950s. "One of the most unforgettable characters in contemporary literature" ( Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ), Eilis Lacey has come of age in small-town Ireland in the hard years following World War Two. When an Irish priest from Brooklyn offers to sponsor Eilis in America, 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, who loves the Dodgers and his big Italian family, slowly wins her over with patient charm. But just as Eilis begins to fall in love, devastating news from Ireland threatens the promise of her future. Author "Colm Tóibín...is his generation's most gifted writer of love's complicated, contradictory power" ( Los Angeles Times ). "Written with mesmerizing power and skill" ( The Boston Globe ), Brooklyn is a "triumph...One of those magically quiet novels that sneak up on readers and capture their imaginations" ( USA TODAY ).
LC Classification NumberPR6070.O455B76 2009
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- 08 Dec, 2021
Brooklyn - I suppose this city will be the main setting for the story, but since I have not read more than 75 pages, time will tell!
I've just begun reading BROOKYLN and am intrigued to continue. Tobin's style of writing makes it easy to follow the plot and the main character is becoming more & more interesting.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 May, 2024
This book came to me a lot rougher than expected. Described as GOOD. Should have been BARELY ACCEPTABLE.
This book came to me a lot rougher than expected. Described as GOOD. Should have been BARELY ACCEPTABLE.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Sep, 2016
Amazing book
Arrived quickly and in excellent condition, I'm currently reading it and love it! Amazing eBayer, thank you!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 May, 2024
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- 22 May, 2024
I loved the story line. It was a quick read. I am awaiting the sequel Long Island…
I loved the story line. It was a quick read. I am awaiting the sequel Long Island…Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 May, 2024
Nice envelope that kept book dry with all our rain
Nice envelope that kept book dry with all our rainVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Jul, 2016
Excellent book
This is a fantastic story. I saw the movie but the book is so much better. I am going to find the other Toibin books.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Jun, 2024
I wish the stickers you put on your books didn’t tear the cover when I remove them to put on the shelf.
I wish the stickers you put on your books didn’t tear the cover when I remove them to put on the shelf.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Aug, 2024
I’m from queens, so itRelated the book
Awesome!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Aug, 2024
Great book
Excellent story, masterfully told. I’m now ordering some of his other books.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
