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Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson - 3 stars - My Review

Protagonist August returns home to meet her brother due to her father’s illness. She runs into an old friend, spurring memories of growing up in Brooklyn in the 1970s. She also recalls earlier childhood memories of Tennessee. The friends become aware of the perils and responsibilities that come with adulthood. They face the dangers of an urban environment. It is a story of friendships and loss.

I very much enjoyed the poetic writing, but it did not quite gel into a cohesive story for me. It is a short book about grief and memories, and the scenes feel impressionistic. This is my first novel by Jaqueline Woodson, and I liked it enough to read more of her catalogue.

Thanks for the helpful information Joy. I added this book a few days ago. Sometimes that's exactly what I crave, so I think I'll create shelves for "poetic" and "impressionistic."

Good idea, Nancy, I may do the same.