Roddy Doyle

Roddy Doyle was born in Dublin in 1958. His first novel, The Commitments, was published to great acclaim in 1987 and was made into a very successful film in 1991. The Snapper was published in 1990 and has also been made into a film. His third novel, The Van, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and was also made into a film. Paddy Clark Ha Ha Ha won the 1993 Booker Prize. His most recent novel is A Star Called Henry. He lives in Dublin.

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Bullfighting Roddy Doyle Featured on The Book Show on Sky Arts on 9 June 2011. Brilliantly observed, funny and moving, the stories in Bullfighting present a new vision of contemporary Ireland, of its woes and triumphs, and of the Irish middle-aged male confronting new... Format: Hardback - Released: 07/04/2011 Lovereading Price: £9.74 - Saving £3.25 (25%)

The Dead Republic Roddy Doyle Featured on The Book Show on Sky Arts on 29 April 2010. The final part of Roddy Doyle's trilogy see's Henry Smart return to the Ireland he left 20 years before and once again getting caught up in the Republican movement.... Format: Hardback - Released: 25/03/2010 Lovereading Price: £13.49 - Saving £4.50 (25%)

Oh, Play That Thing Roddy Doyle In A Star Called Henry we were introduced to this charismatic lad, prince of the streets and rebel. Now he is a handsome young man fleeing Ireland and losing none of his charm and quick wits in prohibition America. Speak-easies,... Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2005 Lovereading Price: £6.74 - Saving £2.25 (25%)

The Woman Who Walked into Doors Roddy Doyle A moving and dignified story of a woman recalling her life after finally being free from the abusive husband who affected so much of her life. May 2010 Guest Editor John Boyne on Roddy Doyle... Watching Doyle’s ascent to both popular... Format: Paperback - Released: 03/01/1998 Lovereading Price: £5.99 - Saving £2.00 (25%)