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Summary: Not a Good Book
Review: I personally disliked this book, and some of the words that were used was not necessary to make the points. I was disapointed to say the least.If you want to read a book that goes straight to your heart, read Stolen Moments by Barbara Jeanne Fisher. . .It is a beautiful story of unrequited love. . .for certain the love story of the nineties. I intended to give the book a quick read, but I got so caught up in the story that I couldn't put the book down. From the very beginning, I was fully caught up in the heart-wrenching account of Julie Hunter's battle with lupus and her growing love for Don Lipton. This love, in the face of Julie's impending death, makes for a story that covers the range of human emotions. The touches of humor are great, too, they add some nice contrast and lighten things a bit when emotions are running high. I've never read a book more deserving of being published. It has rare depth. Julie's story will remind your readers that life and love are precious and not to be taken for granted. It has had an impact on me, and for that I'm grateful. Stolen Moments is written with so much sensitivity that it made me want to cry. It is a spellbinder. What terrific writing. Barbara does have an exceptional gift! This book was edited by Lupus specialist Dr. Matt Morrow too, and has the latest information on that disease. ..A perfect gift for someone who started college late in life, fell in love too late in life, is living with any illness, or trying to understand a loved one who is. . .A gift to be cherished forever.
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Summary: tummy chinching hilarious, a great work in simple language
Review: After reading his Angela's Ashes and 'Tis, I have become addicted to McCourt style writing. He is one of the greatest story teller of this decade I suppose. Although the language is filthy, but that's what makes it different. we should'nt compare it with Angela's Ashes just because its a sequel from the same author. In Angela's Ashes the author wanted to frame his poverty and Irish drinking habbits as the theme of the book, while in 'Tis, he is potraying wealth, and he is justifying the drinking habbits of Irish. In short, McCourt was the HERO in Angela's Ashes and a Villain in 'Tis. What makes this book great, is the language which is now become McCourtian style. Although sometimes he goes into a loop of explaining too much, which makes you feel dehydrated. but as much he will stick to his style and language people will love him. All the best to Frank McCourt, and I'll be waiting for his new work.
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Summary: TIS NOT HIS BEST BY GORRA
Review: I have read Angela's ashes and thought that it was quite a joy. Frank's second book Tis in my opinion was far from par. For a time in the book I thought that I was reading the screenplay for Full Metal Jacket. I was hoping for a better effort by Frank. I am glad that I borrowed the book, and therefore saved some money. I would recommend this book if there was nothing else to occupy your time, and if you have read the first book and finally want to know what happened to Angela's ashes.
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Summary: Best book I've read all year
Review: This book is incredibly funny and engaging. I wished there was a sequel to start the second I finished it. I've read Angela's Ashes, too, and having that background makes this book all the more enjoyable. I love AA, but this is an entertaining gem as well.
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Summary: 'Tis started out so good and then....
Review: After thoroughly enjoying "Angela's Ashes", I really look forward to the sequel, 'Tis. And it started out fine, in the same tone as its predecesser: with a wry sense of humor while hopelessly optimistic for a better tomorrow. But as I read further into the book, Frank McCourt started rambling on and on, like he didn't know how to finish so he just kept typing. Where in the world was his editor? And what's worse is, as a result of this sloppy writing, the reader witnesses how he evolves into a person that brings to mind his father. Very disappointing both in a literary and personal sense. Started out so good and then, kerplunk!
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Summary: Too many missing pieces.
Review: Having grown up in an Irish family in NY I loved reading Angela's Ashes. Although my father did not suffer through the poverty, his mother was a widow so he was raised by his Grandmother in Kilrush, he had many friends who did. What I found most disapointing about Tis were the gaps. Frank's picture on the cover does not show red eyes or terrible teeth,it shows a good looking man. Yet when he entered the army that was their first priority. There is nothing about a cure or a dentist. Also, he skips from teaching in Staten Island to Malachy and Michael having a bar and a great time in NY. How did that happen? Tis was a difficult read. It was not a book that I looked forward to coming home to. I had to force myself to continue. Frank McCourt has a wonderful gift but he fell short on Tis.
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Summary: True, not Angela's Ashes but an engaging continuation...
Review: I loved this book equally as much as AA. I agree with the reviewer who said "laughed aloud more, cried less". Frank's style delights me and I will certainly read anything else he writes. As for going on without puncuation, did anyone ever listed to an Irishman tell a story? Let's not forget, this is a memoir, that the author is effected by a disease, and that the blarney is part of the charm.
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Summary: It's No Angela's Ashes
Review: How could 'Tis not be a letdown after the brilliant Angela's Ashes? Still, although I enjoyed parts of 'Tis, overall I found it very disappointing and not nearly as compelling as Angela's Ashes. I think the book tried to cover too much ground and as a result, was very superficial in its treatment of most of the characters. More importantly, I grew very tired of McCourt's never-ending whining, even after he had successfully obtained his college degree and teaching job against tremendous odds. Although I admired his frank admissions regarding his excessive drinking, I was disappointed that he barely acknowledged or discussed the impact his habits surely had on his marriage and on his relationship with his daughter.
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Summary: I found Tis very disappointing
Review: After reading Angelas Ashes and then hearing a sequel was in the works, I looked forward to it with great anticipation. As I read his first book, I kept wanting it to go on forever, while reading Tis I couldn't wait for it to end. I found the book tedious at times and filled with cynicism. I kept reading it hoping to find a light at the end of the tunnel but only found a small glimmer.
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Summary: Thought the language, although true, was filthy, not worth $
Review: Thought Frank McCourts style is good, but the language is gutter. It is filthy. I'm sure not all Irish are this way, but it certainly leaves a bad taste in your mouth about the morals, language and drinking of the Irish. I wouldn't even want to pass it on to anyone after reading it. It will pollute your mind.
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