POSSIBLE FILM? BOOK REVIEW:
Ronald Joseph Kule
"Writing biographies, historical fiction, and other genre books for paying clients."
A BROOKLYN SAGA ~ Stories From the Stoop
Genre
HISTORICAL FICTION, ACTION, DRAMA, RELIGION
Brief
This book tells the story of Angelina Carpello, whose biography entangles with the story of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, in the 1950s, 1960s, and ’70s. Its delightful background involves immigrant families and the struggles that seem to be far lost in the neighborhood today.
Overall Rating: EXCELLENT
Point of View: THIRD-PERSON
Narrative Elements:
Authors Writing Style: EXCELLENT
Characterization: EXCELLENT
Commerciality: GOOD
Franchise Potential: GOOD
Pace: GOOD
Premise: EXCELLENT
Structure: GOOD
Theme: EXCELLENT
Accuracy of Book Profile: It is accurate.
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Draw of Story: What immediately drew me into this story was how it so differs from others set in New York City. Far from the glamour and the ‘cool’ atmosphere surrounding New Yorker narratives, this one goes to the neighborhood's roots: immigration struggles, crime, violence, and the vivacity and cultural richness of early Brooklyn.
Possible Drawbacks: Nothing made me want to put the book down. It is dynamic and easy to read.
Primary Hook of Story: I would watch this movie because the theme and premise are not commonly explored in narratives, and Brooklyn is a famous neighborhood worldwide. Few people know how it was decades ago, a type of Gangs of New York for the 20th century.
Fanbase Potential: Possibly a large fanbase because the characters are charismatic, and the themes – gangs, mafia, and Italian immigration in New York, through the perspective of a girl coming of age – are sure to interest new generations.
Awards Potential: This adaptation has awards potential because it is a period movie, as such, requiring great work from costumes, scenarios, and actors.
Envisioned Budget: LARGE BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series: GANGS OF NEW YORK
What’s New About the Story: When the author recalls Angie's life and the neighborhood she grew up in, even violent passages, the narrative reaches an honest tone that maintains and captures the vivacity, joy, and cultural connections among the people of the time and place.
Lead Characters:
Angelina is an obedient, strong young woman close to her family. She is charismatic, loving, and vivacious with a hint of naive - a great lead for this story.
Uniqueness of Story: It is a rare gem.
Possible Formats: Film: Studio, Indie; Streaming TV Series: Network, Cable, Limited Run / Mini-Series, Streaming
Analyst Recommendation: RECOMMEND
Justification: I recommend this story, especially as a film adaptation, because it is witty and fun with an interesting story arc and, of course, a great protagonist.