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HomeShop at BookSurgeReferenceWriting SkillsTrouble in Flatbush: The Adventures of a 12 Year Old in Mid 20th Century Brooklyn |
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
CathyM Sep 16, 2009
I don't usually write reviews, but this book was one of the best I've read in a long time. It is extremely well-written, with a great mix of pathos and humor. If you grew up in the mid 20th century, ever lived near the NY metro area or just enjoy good, clean entertainment you will love this book.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
No Trouble in Flatbush Apr 07, 2008
Art Levy has written an entertaining story about growing up in Brooklyn. Anyone growing up in an ethnic neighborhood during the post World War II era will immediately feel at home with the games, pranks, and reminiscences of Art as a young adolescent. The book brought back fond memories of my childhood. It would make a great movie!
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Trouble in Flatbush Mar 24, 2008
I was 12 years old once. My husband and our children were also 12 at one time. As I read Trouble in Flatbush, I could picture any one of us getting into the adventures that the author wrote about. But we didn't. That was what made it so much fun to read the book. I admire the author for bringing to life a time and place so vividly and so humorously. I recommend this engaging and lovely book to anyone that happened to be 12 once.
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I couldn not put the book down Mar 08, 2008
I didn't grow up in Brooklyn or New York City for that matter. But after reading Trouble in Flatbush, I felt that I had. Actually, it seemed as though I knew the characters and places from my childhood. I had a smile on my face through most of the book and laughed often. I read some parts aloud to friends, which started a reminiscing competition of childhood antics. I must say that the author exceeded all of ours. The descriptions of the neighborhood and Coney Island were delightful. Compliments to the author - the book is fun.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
fun times growimg up in Brooklyn Mar 07, 2008
This was a real funny book about a boy growing up in Brooklyn. It brought back so many memories of my growing up in Brooklyn also.The part I loved best was when his brother put him in the dumbwaiter and pulled him to the basement. I cant imagine how he did that. If you lived in that part of Brooklyn you would really enjoy all the talk about the neighborhood. It is an easy read and full of fun stories.
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