What readers think of Angela's Ashes, plus links to write your own review.

Emily
I loved this book! It was totally moving and captivating. McCourt brings his story alive.

Mari
I thought Angela's Ashes was a great book. It was so hard to put it down. I cried and I laughed and it left me wanting more. I can't wait to read Tis'. I would recommend this book to anybody. As a 15 year old teenage girl who is use to reading "junk" as my mom tells me it was quite a struggle to get into Angela's Ashes. Although once I got started I found it hard to put down. It gave me an inside view of what poverty is really like. Well done Frank McCourt!

Maria
When I read Angela's Ashes, I couldn't help but wonder whether he had exaggerated some parts of his life to make the book more interesting. I also wouldn't advise watching the film before you read the book. When you read the book you feel cheated. However, the book did have good penmanship and was particularly good in describing the deaths of his siblings.

Ani
For some reason I just didn't like this book... I heard reviews and I read it. It took me forever to finish it.... My friend Liz read it, and didn't like it either... I have Irish background so it was helpful to me and I liked that it was set in World War 2, ( like Frank had a say in what time period he lived in!) The history in the time was different for Ireland and it was different to know what was happening around that time period...

Theresa McCourt
This book is a great book to read. I recommended it to everyone... Also, I think that Frank is related to me.

joey
what can I say? The book was great! So much better than the film! It's funny, quirky and completely shows how innocent Frank was when he was young, well for a while! definitely one to recommend!

Cathy Jensen
I was so moved by this book, I couldn't put it down. The movie has to comparison to such a strongly written piece. I am also looking forward to reading his sequel, 'Tis. I want to thank you, Mr. McCourt for writing your experiences, and sharing them with the world.

William Stapp
I was so impressed with Mr. McCourt's book it brought back memories of stories my father told me of growing up in the depression years .how hard the times were the battles people fought in just everyday living to find food and shelter unbelievable I wish my father were alive to read his book its a must for anyone whose wanting to know what life was like for the not so fortunate. the Irish Americans such as my self have a reason to be proud frank mccourt embodies the spirit in all of our loved ones who lived in that era !!hats off mr .mccourt you truly deserve all that's been bestowed upon you......thank you William e Stapp quincy il.