Brooklyn
Colm Tóibín
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Brooklyn
by Colm Tóibín
Published
2009
Publisher
Viking
Pages
251
ISBN-13
9780670918126
ISBN-10
0670918121
Description
In Ireland in the early 1950s, Eilis Lacey is one of many who cannot find work at home. Thus when a job is offered in America, it is clear to everyone that she must go. Leaving behind her family and country, Eilis heads for unfamiliar Brooklyn, and to a crowded boarding house where the landlady's intense scrutiny and the small jealousies of her fellow residents only deepen her isolation. Slowly, the pain of parting is buried beneath the rhythms of her new life -- and finally, she begins to realize that she has found a sort of happiness. As she falls in love, news comes from home that forces her back to Enniscorthy -- not to the constrictions of her old life, but to new possibilities which conflict deeply with the life she has left behind in Brooklyn.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Brooklyn?
This edition of Brooklyn has approximately 251 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Brooklyn?
For most readers, Brooklyn typically takes between 5h 14m and 3h 29m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 62,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 11m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 62,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Brooklyn?
The estimated word count for Brooklyn is approximately 62,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Brooklyn?
Brooklyn was written by Colm Tóibín.
When was Brooklyn published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.