Brooklyn

by Colm Tóibín

Reading Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín felt like stepping into my beautiful Brooklyn, and I only wish I had been there at the time the story unfolds. In Tóibín’s unmistakably spare, apt, and succinct style, every quiet moment lands with clarity and purpose, giving the narrative an emotional richness that never relies on excess. I admired how he captures longing, restraint, and the ache of choosing a life, all with writing that feels both gentle and unwavering. It’s a novel that reminded me how powerful simplicity can be.