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Palisades Park

Alan Brennert
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Palisades Park

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Alan Brennert

Palisades Park

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Jersey • 1930s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Palisades Park by Alan Brennert follows the lives of individuals connected to the New Jersey amusement park, spanning several decades. The narrative explores their personal experiences, challenges, and growth, intertwined with historical events and cultural changes in America during the 20th century. The book emphasizes resilience and the impact of dreams and aspirations.

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Emotional

Heartwarming

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.0

7,843 ratings

68%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Palisades Park by Alan Brennert is praised for its vivid historical detail and compelling depiction of a family saga set against the backdrop of an iconic amusement park. Readers appreciate the rich character development and immersive setting. However, some find the narrative pacing uneven, with moments where the story feels overly descriptive. Overall, it's a heartfelt tribute to a bygone era.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Palisades Park?

Readers who enjoy Palisades Park by Alan Brennert typically appreciate historical fiction set in mid-20th century America, focusing on family saga and nostalgia. Fans of Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen and The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern may find similar enjoyment in its rich storytelling and vivid setting.

4.0

7,843 ratings

68%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Jersey • 1930s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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