Bread Givers: A Novel

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Summary: A simple story written in simple language.
Review: This story was just "ok." It had little depth compared to many other great novelists of the 20th century. Most of the conflict is easily seen just by scraping the surface. It is, however, easy to read, and Reb Smolinsky does evoke some angry emotions from the reader.

Rating:
Summary: Just so-so
Review: While a very vivid depiction of growing up as a daughter of immigrants in 1920s New York, the book really loses steam about half way through. This is mostly due, unfortunately, to the fact that it relies on shock value rather than good writing or vivid description to carry the tale. I'm not sure I would reccomend it to anyone seeking an indepth and searching tell-all. It's something you'll read once, and probably never look at again.

Rating:
Summary: Just so-so
Review: While a very vivid depiction of growing up as a daughter of immigrants in 1920s New York, the book really loses steam about half way through. This is mostly due, unfortunately, to the fact that it relies on shock value rather than good writing or vivid description to carry the tale. I'm not sure I would reccomend it to anyone seeking an indepth and searching tell-all. It's something you'll read once, and probably never look at again.

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Summary: Inside look at a family of Jewish women in 20th century USA
Review: While reading this novel I kept counting my blessing - feeling fortunate to be born in the late 20th century. The women in this story come to the U.S. for a chance to work and marry someone they love. Sounds simple but they struggle to obtain these goals AND show respect for their Torah fanatic father.