What readers think of Tis, plus links to write your own review.

The auther did a superb job expressing all his inner thoughts, i enjoyed it.

A worthy continuation of the most incredible book I've read in Years, Angela's Ashes. The writing is crisp, the descriptions had me laughing out loud at 2 in the morning because I couldn't put it down, and I found myself hoping that he could successfully avoid the legacy his father had left for him. I was angry at his father's family, but moved by Frank's ability to forgive the man who had caused so much destruction. They say that adversity makes the man, and in this case, it has made a giant. Bravo to one of the greatest writers of a generation.

Joseph Tone
I found 'Tis to be a great book. It had humor, sadness, and the effect that Angela's Ashes had. The book is a little hard to start, but I found that I could not put it down once I started. I think if you are a Irish-American that has had a hard life, this is the book you can read and relate to. I recommend this book to everyone.

Ryan
I'm a 21 year old student and thoroughly enjoyed Angela's ashes, but, even more so, I relished Tis. I felt a sudden bond with Frank, maybe due to Franks age in the heart of the novel, or perhaps because of the envy I felt in the awareness, and genuine concern for people which Frank showed throughout Tis, I don't know. I do know though as I read more and more that I kind of shared his outlooks, dreams, and struggles. To see how Mr. Mccourt overcame all the barriers in life with undying hope and at the same time with so much humour was a true inspiration for me. I really did savour this book right to the last page and, I found myself missing all the life that this book possessed, long after I flipped the last page. I wonder is there anybody out there with such a gift for story telling and what seems an innate scenes of captivating the reader right until the very end, like Mr.Mccourt. I think anyone with an appreciation and love for life and humanity should give this jewel a much deserved read.

Mary Frances
I think this book was a very good decryption of what life was like for immigrants at that time. It was not as interesting to me only because I lived the American hard times that he talks about. But I never lost interest in his ties with his home land. If a reader can look past the written words and feel what is in his heart, it gives one a sense of who they are and where they come from. It is a good example of people do not change but their environment does.

Belinda
Contrary to some reviews at this site, I find 'Tis as compelling, if not more so, than Angela's Ashes. McCourt writes with such authenticity that you can easily see him sitting on a barstool amidst talk of Irish nationalism, dreaming to be with a blond, blue eyed, white-toothed petite girl. He really conveys his sense of detachment from his native land, and the guilt related to that. Some people have said that it is easier to hear about hardships from a young, poor boy, without sexual imagery and profanities. Frank McCourt did not remain a young, poor boy, and his writing aptly reflects the changes he went through in adulthood. Bravo, Mr. McCourt. A job well done.

Janob
One of the best I have ever read! I could not get enough, and the words "Poor Michael what's left of him" keeps ringing in my ears! BRAVO Frank!

Debra Baker
'Tis to me was right up there with Angela's Ashes. Maybe I just feel in love with the author, or the extreme innocence that came with his life. Plus who could not help but cheer him on through his life journey when the odds where so against him....Mr. McCourt you are my hero!