Angela's Ashes
By Frank McCourt
Summary
This is the saddest book I have ever read in my life, but I will always remember it. This is now my favorite book. It is told through the point of view of a little boy named Frankie and he is telling you about his childhood in Ireland. This kid goes through so much and he has sort of like a childlike wisdom. He questions so much about his life and you really just wonder how so many horrible things can happen to one little boy.
Review
I liked this book it was enlightening. Everybody thinks their life is the worst and it can't get any better and this book proves everyone wrong. But Frankie doesn't think that his life really sucks because he is thankful for what he has like most people should be. This book is a must read it is really sad but it gives you a completely different view of the world.
Characters
Frank McCourt
Frankie is the oldest of his siblings and is the the main character of the book.
Malachy McCourt
Malachy is Frankie's younger brother that is considered the more attractive of the two because he had curly blond hair.
Angela McCourt
Angela is Frankie's mother who is still deeply in love with America and seems to always be sad because of their troubles with money. This picture is not the actual Mother, but an actor who was playing her in a movie.
Favorite Passage
“The master says it’s a glorious thing to die for the Faith and Dad says it’s a glorious thing to die for Ireland and I wonder if there’s anyone in the world who would like us to live.”