Rating: Summary: This book is sheer perfection. Review: There aren't enough words in the English language to describe the range of emotions I felt while reading this enchanting story. As for the reviewers who lambasted this work of art, I truly for sorry for you!
Rating: Summary: Me thinks it's m ostly blarney. Review: Try as I might I have only been able to get through two chapters, thus I gave it two stars. I'm inclined to think it's mostly blarney that McCourt has given us. He teaches english does he not? I can't comprehend a man havin' powers of recall that he seems to have stretchin' way back into his early three's. I now know that ""TIS" tis a book I will not be readin".
Rating: Summary: I finished it wanting more. Review: Frank McCourt is a gifted story teller. This is and will be a favorite of mine for a long time. I've just started 'Tis. I hope there is more on the way from Mr. McCourt.
Rating: Summary: Brilliant, a must for all book lovers! Review: I was completley enthralled from the first page to the last. I almost felt I was living with the McCourts in 'Little Italy' - brilliant
Rating: Summary: Wonderful! Review: Grab your heart and hold on! What a wonderful, wonderfulbook! I have to find a way to receive a discount for a bulk buy.must give as a gift to every person that I know! PERFECTION!
Rating: Summary: It lives up to the hype! Review: With trepidation, I started reading Angela's Ashes. I was afraid that: 1) I wouldn't get out if what everyone else has; and 2) I'd find a descriptive memoir like this boring. Happily, I am a third of the way through, and I love the book. I go home during lunch so I can read a few more pages. It's an incredible tale....by the way, how did McCourt remember all this stuff? So far, I can say that I love the kid. Thank goodness for his naivete, which prevented him from realizing how horrendous his upbringing was and allowed him to find some joy and humor in his everyday confines. Wow. The religious angle, coming from a Catholic background, is hilarious, too. There were a lot of thumps on the heads for Frank and his schoolmates. This book brings out other emotions as well, since it's very hard not to greatly dislike his irresponsible father and not to feel so sorry for the other poor kids who starved and had no shoes. I can't wait to get to the end... which brings me to the word "Tis."
Rating: Summary: Is it over yet? Review: I really must be missing something. I am so bored and just want the book to be finished. Nothing draws me. I was expecting the lifestyle of an Irish child like stories my grandma tells. This is a story of a poor boy with worthless parents. It has little to do with being Irish.
Rating: Summary: This book was great! Review: Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt is a wonderful book, very simply told. I loved this book. It was NEVER boring and I'm going to get 'Tis also. I hope it continues where Angela's Ashes left off, but if it's anything like the afore mentioned book it will be wonderful!
Rating: Summary: An emotional roller coaster, beautifully written. Review: This book is by far one of the best I've read. It has an honest value to it that almost makes you wonder about the things taken for granted in our culture today. I would recommend this book for anyone above the age of 16, it will truly change your perspective of poverty, and the humor around everyday family life.
Rating: Summary: part 3 of 3 Review: This is my third and final comment :)I have finally reached the end of the book. It took longer than I anticipated. The story wasn't what kept me going but the writing - excellent.
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