Up from Orchard Street
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
400
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1920s
2006
Adult
12-18 years
Up from Orchard Street by Eleanor Widmer follows a young girl, inspired by her grandmother, as she navigates life in a Lower East Side tenement in the early 20th century. The story highlights family, resilience, and cultural identity within the immigrant experience.
Nostalgic
Heartwarming
Emotional
Bittersweet
Inspirational
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Up from Orchard Street by Eleanor Widmer is praised for its vivid portrayal of immigrant life and compelling character development. Readers appreciate its rich historical detail and emotional depth. Some critics note occasional predictability in the plot. Overall, it offers an engaging and heartfelt narrative that resonates with those interested in family dynamics and cultural identity.
Readers who would enjoy Up from Orchard Street by Eleanor Widmer are typically fans of historical fiction centered on immigrant experiences in early 20th-century America. They are likely drawn to rich family sagas and character-driven narratives similar to Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt or The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.
727 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
400
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1920s
2006
Adult
12-18 years
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