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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
4.0 out of 5.0
Overall a good memoir. Depressing but funny at the same time.
Overall a good memoir. Depressing but funny at the same time.
Spoiler
Towards the third of the book, the author discusses his masturbation moments. I know this bothers people but he was going through adolescence at the time. The father was a lousy provider, so I was happy he disappeared towards the end.
Inasmuch as I now finished the book, I have to admit that my bladder was near my eye the entire goddamn time.
At first, the writing style threw me off a little, just because it’s not something you ever really see used, so it was hard to get into the first few chapters. But once I did get used to it, I got engrossed pretty quickly. The author takes the reader through his childhood and adolescence in a way that kept me incredibly interested and engrossed the whole time.
McCourt wasn't exaggerating about having a miserable childhood. However, I loved this book and I found his story haunting, but beautiful. I found hope in all of young Frankie's experiences and how he managed to overcome what life seemed to continually be dealing him and his family. A wonderful memoir.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced