A Realistic Picture of a Woman's Life

(3.5 stars)
In the 1960s, Tess, a young Irish woman, emigrates to New York to find her destiny. Her mother passed away When Tess was a small girl and so she grew up on the family farm dreary among her siblings and her gruff father. Like most people, Tess is looking for love, but for at introvert person finding friends can be a challenge. As she tries to build a home in the United States, it isnt always easy to stay close to Those she loves. Although this country Enables Tess to live a life That would be impossible in Ireland, she is just as isolated as before.

Academy Street is a slow-moving tale with a main character who is great to identify with. Mary Costello paints a realistic picture of a womans life very similar to the lives of many lonely people out there. The novels only downside is its ending. Even though it is Surprising, I dont think it very original. All in all, HOWEVER, Academy Street is a melancholic novel thatwill make you value your family and think about Those less fortunate than yourself.