Growing Up Rich
Growing Up Rich
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1982
Book Brief
343
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1960s
1982
YA
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Growing Up Rich by Anne Bernays follows 13-year-old Sarah “Sally” Agard Stern, who must adapt to a humbler lifestyle after the sudden death of her mother and stepfather. Relocated from her privileged Manhattan life to a suburban home in Brookline, Massachusetts, Sally navigates adolescence, class tensions, and her Jewish identity amidst the cultural divide of the late 1940s.
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
55 ratings
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Review Roundup
Anne Bernays' Growing Up Rich offers an insightful look into the complexities of wealth and its impact on personal identity. Critics appreciate Bernays' sharp social commentary and deep character development. However, some find the pacing slow and the narrative occasionally predictable. Nonetheless, the book provides a compelling exploration of privilege and autonomy.
Who Should Read Growing Up Rich?
A reader who would enjoy Growing Up Rich by Anne Bernays is fascinated by family dynamics and societal expectations. Fans of J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye or Jonathan Franzen's The Corrections will appreciate this incisive, character-driven exploration of youth and privilege.
55 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
343
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1960s
1982
YA
18+ years
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