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This is my second A J Cronin and it didn't disappoint. This is just the kind of story I like, true characterization (warts and all), a plot packed with everyday drama, tragedy mixed with triumph at the very last gasp, a novel some might call melodramatic and soap-opera-ish but whatever, it's a great Leggi tutto

История, от която лъха тъга и меланхолия. Написана обаче по начин, който ме кара да съчувствам, съпреживявам и да мечтая за по-доброто бъдеше на Роби, главния герой. Кронин е завладял напълно душата ми! ❤ Leggi tutto

Just this year I "discovered" A. J. Cronin and have read 4 of his books. THE GREEN YEARS is obviously the autobiographical account of Cronin's coming of age in Scotland in the early 20th Century. The supurb, honest characterization of his various family members coupled with Cronin's eye for detail,

Non mi ha particolarmente entusiasmato. Il romanzo di per sé è estremamente scorrevole, non tende a stancare, ma l'ho trovato un po' spoglio: oltre a qualche episodio abbastanza divertente, a qualche descrizione affascinante e qualche momento concitato, non mi ha colpito. E poi a livello contenutist Leggi tutto

I stayed up late one night and watched an old 1937 movie made from this book. I enjoyed it very much and decided to read the book. Generally, I like books better than movies, and I have to say that reading the book after watching the movie took some of the fun out of the book, but I loved the charac Leggi tutto

This author is a gem who receives little attention nowadays. The Green Years was recommended by a co-worker. Originally published in the 1930s, it is a charming story of a young boy growing up with his grandparents in Scotland before WWI. AJ Cronin has a real literary talent, making the reader feel

I read this. 53 years ago. I love this lonely story. I was 12 then and I will read again.