Review of Angela's Ashes (1999) by Phuong T — 15 Jun 2007

I must say that I enjoyed the book more, but seeing it is quite the experience.

This review of Angela's Ashes (1999) was written by Phuong T on 15 Jun 2007.

Angela's Ashes has generally received positive reviews.

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2.5 Stars out of 4 Angela's Ashes, an enigmatic title, has all the right spaces for an adaptation movie, but not enough heart…

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