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3.99 AVERAGE
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i mean, it’s definitely a great book, very well-written and well-narrated (i listened to the audiobook). i’d argue it should even be included in irish literary canon if it's not already. the author has a way of really pushing the childlike wonder he had, especially through the harder times for an oddly hopeful story of poverty and hunger. and angela’s strength, in all its forms, is clearly visible throughout the book. it is hard to listen to, though, at times. especially when i consider how many relatives i’ve had with similar stories. but the toughest stories can be the most important so
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Frank McCourt reads the audiobook in his Irish brogue, and he really brings out the humor and hope in what could otherwise be a truly depressing memoir.
McCourt's approach to have this story told through his pre-adolescent eyes casts a damning yet humorous criticism of the hypocrisy of the religion, the education, the parenting, and the systemic failures that surround young Frank.
dark
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Sad at times; funny at others; this memoir is not always an easy read.
challenging
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forced to read for school but ended up thoroughly enjoying it. first 5 start of the year!
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funny
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