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I didn’t read the book during the summer. I had heard it was dull and monotonous. I thought it was yet another immigrant-struggling-to-get-by-in-America novel but when we met the author, Colm Toibin, I was enlightened on the many facets of the piece. First of all, I can relate to the story of Brooklyn as I am also an immigrant to the Tri-State area. My mother struggled to get a job when she first got here ten years ago. We were at the very bottom rung of American society’s ladder but we still decided to stand and fight for our right to live here and prosper. Eilis relates to us since we are coming of age as she does in the novel.

I found the author’s passion when he talked about the book to be heartfelt. He’s one hundred percent behind his piece and I can tell he truly likes it. He is a warm, interesting man that deserves credit for his writing, whether one finds it tasteful or unfulfilling.