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Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha

By Roddy Doyle
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Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle, explores the vivid world of a ten-year-old boy growing up in 1960s Dublin, capturing his adventurous spirit and complex family dynamics. With raw emotion and authentic voice, the novel delves into a young boy's mind, revealing the joys and challenges of childhood. Roddy Doyle's storytelling brings warmth and humour while addressing the poignant changes and struggles in Paddy's life.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate beautifully crafted narratives that capture the innocence and turmoil of childhood. The story offers a vivid portrayal of life through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy in 1960s Dublin, filled with humour, adventure, and poignant family dynamics. If you like stories that blend nostalgia with emotional depth, this book is for you.

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Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha

Roddy Doyle's Booker Prize-winning novel describes the world of ten-year-old Paddy Clarke, growing up in Barrytown, north Dublin. From fun and adventure on the streets, boredom in the classroom to increasing isolation at home, Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha is the story of a boy who sees everything but understands less and less.

Winner of the 1993 Booker Prize

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Winner of the 1993 Booker Prize Roddy Doyle's Booker Prize-winning novel describes the world of ten-year-old Paddy Clarke, growing up in Barrytown, north Dublin. From fun and adventure on the streets, boredom in the classroom to increasing isolation at home, Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha is the story of a boy who sees everything but understands less and less.

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Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle is celebrated for its humour, warmth, and emotional depth. Reviews highlight its triumphant storytelling, marking Doyle as a leading novelist of his generation. The novel is both hilariously truthful and painfully sad, expertly recreating the innocence and complexity of childhood with style and keen perception.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749397357

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 1994

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 172g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Roddy Doyle was born in Dublin in 1958. He is the author of twelve acclaimed novels including The Commitments, The Snapper, The Van and Smile, two collections of short stories, and Rory & Ita, a memoir about his parents. He won the Booker Prize in 1993 for Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha.

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