Roddy Doyle was born in Dalkey, County Dublin on May 8, 1958. Roddy Doyle is an Irish Novelist who won the 1993 Booker Prize for Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha. Doyle is also the author of The Barrytown Trilogy which includes The Van, The Commitments and The Snapper. All three of these were made into successful films. Another trilogy Roddy Doyle has undertaken is The Last Roundup.It is the story of Ireland in the 20th Century. A Star Called Henry kicks it off with the early life of Henry Smart who has to survive the vagaries of poverty and hunger and resistance to an occupation. Oh, Play That Thing continues with Henry on the run.He finds himself in Chicago in the company of a musician and this relationship is rewarding for Henry's part. The Dead Republic ends the trilogy as Henry returns to Ireland as a hero.
Book Review:The Barrytown Trilogy continues with this hilariously funny story of urban life.
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Book Review:A boisterous comedy, a funny and yet poignant tale of family life in an inner city environment.
Book Review:Born in the Dublin slums in 1902, Henry Smart has to learn fast. By the time he can walk he is out begging and robbing, often cold and always hungry. By Easter 1916, Henry is fourteen, and a soldier in the Irish Citizen Army.With his father`s wooden leg as a weapon, Henry becomes a Republican legend.
Book Review:Henry Smart has been on the run. From Dublin to New York he has people after him, so he makes his way to Chicago where the music attracts him. He falls in with a musician who needs his help and the rest is history.
Book Review:Third part in the Henry Smart trilogy. Continues with Henry's triumphant return to Ireland and his portrayal as a hero on the big screen. The trilogy tells the story of Irish history in the 20th century.
Book Review:The story of a ten year old boy fully expectant, fully inquisitive of the world around him.
Book Review:This is the heart rending story of a woman trying to regain her dignity after a violent, abusive marriage and a worsening drink problem.
Book Review:In this novel Paula is forty-eight years old and has not had a drink for four months and five days.
Book Review:Eight short stories all to do with immigrants in Ireland from the master of wit.
Book Review:Tom and Johnny are on a husky expedition in Finland having fun. Grainne has to stay at home, waiting to meet her natural mother. Meanwhile the boys' mother's sledge does not make it back to the lodge.
Book Review:Mr Mack is in prison and now Jimmy, Robbie, Kayla and Rover have to save him and the world from a bad end.