Angela's Ashes vs Ramona and Her Mother: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Familia, Spanish language materials, Family, Families, Fiction

Cover of Angela's Ashes

Angela's Ashes Frank McCourt · 1996 ★★★★☆ 4.4 364 pages · ≈ 6 h 44 m · Light Find on Amazon

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Cover of Ramona and Her Mother

Ramona and Her Mother Beverly Cleary · 1979 ★★★★☆ 4.3 216 pages · ≈ 4 h 00 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.4 vs 4.3 — either is a safe pick by score.
Ramona and Her Mother is the quicker read — about 4 hours vs 6 for Angela's Ashes.
Angela's Ashes is the easier read (Light), Ramona and Her Mother more demanding (Moderate).

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