magpie nic
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Frank McCourtA sad loss- I thought Angela's Ashes was a great book.
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whoa there pickle
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Thanks for the update, I had heard he was in hospital but didn't know he had passed away.
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redredrobin
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Angela's Ashes was an excellent book. Although it was a grim read he also had a great sense of humour and storytelling skill.
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smallholder
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Didn't know he had died. I have read all three books in the series, Angelas's Ashes, 'Tis and Teacher Man. Anglela's Ashes was the best.
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tui
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It is sad.
I enjoyed angela's ashes (like all horrible childhood books) but i didn't finish Teacher man. It's still in my to read pile but there are so many other books to read.
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smallholder
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Teacher man is disappointing I think.
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tui
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Ok so it's not just me then! my sister sent it to me because i am a teacher and we had both enjoyed Angela's ashes so much.
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magpie nic
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I haven't read Teacher Man, but enjoyed Tis.
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smallholder
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Yes I enjoyed Tis too. Teacher man sadly didn't live up to the other two.
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Night Garden
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I didn't know either. I am like all of you loved Angelas Ashes but struggles with Teacher man.
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catz240
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Re: Frank McCourt | magpie nic wrote: | | A sad loss- I thought Angela's Ashes was a great book. |
Hadn't realised he'd passed away. Have read both Angela's Ashes and Tis mainly because my father came from Ireland. Could identify very well with Angela's Ashes.
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pink_monkey
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I agree, Angela's Ashes was definitely the best. I also felt a little bit let down by Teacher Man, it didn't seem to have the same magic as the first two. Apparently his brother wrote one too but I haven't read it.
Very sad that he has passed away. My old neighbour grew up with him in Ireland and said he was a cheeky chappy!
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crispybacon
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Wasn't impressed with Teacher Man tbh but liked Angela and Baby Jesus 
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