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'Tis
- Narrated by: Frank McCourt
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
- Abridged Audiobook
- Release date: 12-16-99
- Language: English
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Regular price: $19.93
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Publisher's Summary
Critic Reviews
"To his Irish-American credit, [McCourt] acknowledges his heritage as his cross as well as his prize�" (The New York Times)
"'Tis is a hard-nosed but lyrical conclusion to the story begun in Angela's Ashes." (Newsweek)
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- Diane
- Trion, GA, USA
- 03-29-08
get unabridged edition instead
I loved Angela's Ashes and was really looking forward to Tis. Unfortunately, I goofed and bought the abridged version in error. I definitely feel I missed out. There were sections where I asked myself how we arrived at that place until I remembered I had the "short" version. Never again!
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Alan
- Melbourne, N/A, Australia
- 08-28-04
Brilliant
having not read the book first i dont think it would have translated quite as well without the fantastic narration by the author. The simplistic style and complete honesty is very refreshing.Being Irish there are many apsects of This book that only the irish can appreciate, The hardship, the emotional backwardness and above all the comedy.
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- Cyd
- 08-08-17
Gifted Storyteller
Would you consider the audio edition of 'Tis to be better than the print version?
Never!
What did you like best about this story?
McCourt is a great storyteller and makes even the most mundane happenings entertaining and powerful.
Which character – as performed by Frank McCourt – was your favorite?
Frank himself!
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- Callum G.
- 08-20-15
Great book
Loved the book just unhappy it was advridged.
Love frank McCourt. True inspiration too me
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