Marilynn L. (WildOrchid) reviewed Angela's Ashes (Audio Cassette) (Abridged) on + 222 more book reviews
Abridged 4.5 hrs 4 cassettes
Loved his accent and being able to be transported to Ireland and living life through his eyes.
A memoir by the author. I found it very touching, hearing about his childhood memories.
The story is told by the author, Frank McCourt, in his own, thick accent which pulls you into the story. I have kids and it was very difficult to listen to the family's hardships - especially the first tape. It was heart wrenching. But I still listened and it was compelling. Its a tale of Frank's childhood. His relationship with his father was complex - he reviled him but loved him. His mother did whatever it took to take care of her children. Frank gives a vivid picture of what poverty was like in that time. Despite it being difficult to listen to, I still highly recommend listening to it.
So enjoyable as read by the author. Not nearly as depressing as the movie or the book. I highly recommend the audio version
Susan P. (britnavygirl) -
This book is a mind-blower, and read by the author himself, in his mild and laconic way, it just pushes home the conditions they lived in and accepted. Awesome.
Great story.
Really good story.
