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Charlie Savage

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Charlie Savage by Roddy Doyle is a humorous and heartwarming collection of stories centred around the life of a roughly 60-year-old man living in Dublin. Told through a series of vignettes, the book captures Charlie's reflections on modern life, family dynamics, and the minor yet poignant moments that define his daily experiences. Doyle's writing offers a blend of charm, wit, and insight, bringing to life a character who navigates the complexities of ageing with a unique, humorous perspective.
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Charlie Savage

Meet Charlie Savage.

Charlie is a middle-aged Dubliner with an indefatigable wife, an exasperated daughter, a drinking buddy who’s realised that he’s been a woman all along …

Compiled here for the first time is a whole year’s worth of Roddy Doyle’s hilarious series for the Irish Independent.

Classic Roddy Doyle- funny, tender, true

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Charlie Savage is classic Roddy Doyle—funny, tender, and true.

Meet Charlie Savage. Charlie is a middle-aged Dubliner with an indefatigable wife, an exasperated daughter, and a drinking buddy who's realised that he's been a woman all along.

Compiled here for the first time is a whole year's worth of Roddy Doyle's hilarious series for the Irish Independent. Giving a unique voice to the everyday, Doyle draws a portrait of a man—funny, loyal, somewhat bewildered—trying to keep pace with the modern world (if his knees don't give out first).

Shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Writing 2019

'A delight from start to finish' - Irish Mail on Sunday

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Roddy Doyle’s Charlie Savage is praised for its delightful humour, warmth, and a positive portrayal of middle age. Critics appreciate its masterful use of comedy intertwined with heartfelt tenderness, offering both laughter and emotional connection. The character of Charlie Savage is depicted with depth, inviting readers to cherish the book for its wit and insightful charm, making it a repeatedly enjoyable read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784709570

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 149g

Pages: 208

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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