Reading Roddy Doyle

Irish Studies, Syracuse University Press

by Caramine White

White (Guilford Technical Community College) considers the first five novels of popular Irish writer Roddy Doyle. She pays particular attention to his use of language, his audience's reaction to humor, the roles of religion and politics, and his social vision. The study includes the function of music in The Commitments , character development in The Snapper , and the use of double writing in Paddy Clarke . An interview with Doyle and an analysis of his most recent novel are included in the appendix. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

200 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2001

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible humor, laugh out loud
Master of emotion and vocabulary ☘️🤣😂