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Summary: Angela's Ashes
Comment: Angela's Ashes is a book like no other. Told from a child's point of view, it is very basic in text
but very deep in meaning. The story is about an Irish family and the troubles they have to go
through in order to survive. Angela, the narrator's mother, constantly has to deal with one hardship
after another and remains helpless as she watches her family endure poverty and hunger. Her husband
throughout the book wastes most of their family's few shillings on the local pubs just because he
needs a drink to keep him sane.

The book itself is captivating and moving, however, the
tone of it may bore those who are "thrill-seekers". Since the book is told from Francis' point of
view, most of the story is told without meaning and from a child's perspective. This book is one
that you may want to put down, as it is depressing to read about any family that has to go through
such a horrible life. What kept me reading is the fact that in disregard of all their troubles, they
bring humor and life to every situation they have to encounter.

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Summary: Angela's Ashes
Comment: Angela's Ashes is a book like no other. Told from a child's point of view, it is very basic in text
but very deep in meaning. The story is about an Irish family and the troubles they have to go
through in order to survive. Angela, the narrator's mother, constantly has to deal with one
hardship after another and remains helpless as she watches her family endure poverty and hunger.
Her husband throughout the book wastes most of their family's few shillings on the local pubs just
because he needs a drink to keep him sane.

The book itself is captivating and moving,
however, the tone of it may bore those who are "thrill-seekers". Since the book is told from
Francis' point of view, most of the story is told without meaning and from a child's perspective.
This book is one that you may want to put down, as it is depressing to read about any family that
has to go through such a horrible life. What kept me reading is the fact that in disregard of all
their troubles, they bring humor and life to every situation they have to encounter.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Angela's Ashes: Award Winning Quality?. . . Not so much.
Comment: When I started reading this book I found the first twenty pages interesting.
After I proceeded
to read I felt I already knew all I had know to about the family and their situation. The book then
became boring and repetitious. I understand the book was about this family and their terrible
struggle but on every page there is just another explanation of how poor they are and how they
barely did anything about it.
I chose this book for a school project. It grabbed my
attention because it was about an Irish family. I have an Irish background so I was interested in
reading about the Irish and hopefully learning more about the culture. All though I didn't really
enjoy this book I did learn a few things. Some people can be extremely careless and selfish even
when it comes to family. Reading this book also reminded me of how fortunate I am. I've very
grateful for everything I've been blessed with. I recommend this book for an older audience looking
to read about hard times and poverty.

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Summary: A great read
Comment: Lyrical, tearful, flowing, the near-perfect memoir of a family torn apart and a boy who grew into a
man who could yet see humor in it all.

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Summary: Magnificent
Comment: I am re-reading this extraordinary book in anticipation of McCourt's forthcoming new book--the last
in the trilogy that began with Angela's Ashes. The author's prose is simply stunning. Any writer or
student of writing cannot help but be awed by the manner in which Mr. McCourt is able to express his
thoughts so beautifully. As most people know, the story is about his youth in Ireland. And yet, it
has an appeal to everybody, regardless of culture or background. This is a book I will keep in my
library and never get rid of.

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