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cjfon0's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
loro_30's review against another edition
5.0
Una obra maestra. Maravillosa de principio a fin.
Una historia de superación personal desde la ternura y la ironía, con personajes carismáticos e inolvidables.McCourt es un increíble narrador que con materia prima de drama ha escrito una obra optimista y divertida. No puedo menos que recomendarlo fervientemente
Una historia de superación personal desde la ternura y la ironía, con personajes carismáticos e inolvidables.McCourt es un increíble narrador que con materia prima de drama ha escrito una obra optimista y divertida. No puedo menos que recomendarlo fervientemente
acsaper's review against another edition
4.0
A hilarious and heartbreaking read!
Young Frank McCourt paints a vivid picture of life in Ireland at the turn of the century. Or, at least, his life in Ireland!
Strapped for money, plagued by a absent-father-who-isn't-always-there-when-he's-there, riddled with ailments, and all under the watchful eye of the Lord Himself, young McCourt races through a childhood of ups and downs and all arounds. His childhood curiosity and perceptiveness shine through brilliantly, offering the reader a glimpse at the world from the yes of a boy, untainted by the world around him, but hardly aware of it!
The challenges that the McCourts face are crippling and almost unfathomable. In turn, even with the author's lighthearted tone, the underlying story is a heavy one to hold on to.
Alas, a truly engaging read with much to chuckle about! Well written and well worth diving in to!
Young Frank McCourt paints a vivid picture of life in Ireland at the turn of the century. Or, at least, his life in Ireland!
Strapped for money, plagued by a absent-father-who-isn't-always-there-when-he's-there, riddled with ailments, and all under the watchful eye of the Lord Himself, young McCourt races through a childhood of ups and downs and all arounds. His childhood curiosity and perceptiveness shine through brilliantly, offering the reader a glimpse at the world from the yes of a boy, untainted by the world around him, but hardly aware of it!
The challenges that the McCourts face are crippling and almost unfathomable. In turn, even with the author's lighthearted tone, the underlying story is a heavy one to hold on to.
Alas, a truly engaging read with much to chuckle about! Well written and well worth diving in to!
mattyvreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
An absolute classic.
I remember reading it in high school. Certain passages really stuck with me. Overall, it is profoundly moving and very poignant. I liked it better back then, reading it as a teen, than I did now. I think that speaks to his style of writing and the fact that he captured his childhood memories in such an immersive and precise manner. Perhaps that was more relatable to me at that time, since I was his age in the book. Even though he is coming of age, he is still a child at the end of this story.
Content warning:There are many detailed scenes depicting pubescent masturbation / underaged sexual relationships, and those parts are really tough to read. Just... pretty gross. Also, there is some physical abuse.
I remember reading it in high school. Certain passages really stuck with me. Overall, it is profoundly moving and very poignant. I liked it better back then, reading it as a teen, than I did now. I think that speaks to his style of writing and the fact that he captured his childhood memories in such an immersive and precise manner. Perhaps that was more relatable to me at that time, since I was his age in the book. Even though he is coming of age, he is still a child at the end of this story.
Content warning:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child death, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
cu00's review against another edition
3.0
This was a very popular book when I read it. It is an engrossing story and well told, but not a great book.
sammyhpotter's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.0
Wonderfully simple writing.
From an objective standpoint, much of the book is heartbreaking.
But every time I read a few chapters, I’d put it down with a surprising hint of joy and hopefulness. I think that’s a testament to the writing style and his ability to help the reader process the content with a child-like innocence and desire for pure simple fun, even in the most difficult of circumstances. Think this book should be a standard part of high school English curriculum.