Duffy and Son

Name: Duffy and Son
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SKU: 9780008473075
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By Damien Owens

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Duffy and Son by Damien Owens is a heartfelt exploration of the intricate dynamics between a father and son living in a small Irish town. The narrative delves into themes of family expectations, love and identity as both characters confront personal challenges and anxieties. With warmth and humour, the story reveals how deep bonds and understanding can transform their lives.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming tales that delve into family dynamics with a touch of humour and Irish charm. It offers a relatable exploration of the bond between a father and son, set against the backdrop of both their personal and professional lives. Fans of character-driven stories that adeptly blend wit with genuine emotion may find this narrative particularly appealing.

A heart-warming and hilarious novel about life, love, and the weight of all we leave unsaid, Duffy & Son is a quietly moving masterpiece from one of Ireland’s most gifted comic writers.

A charming novel filled with wry humour and warmth

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A heart-warming and hilarious novel about life, love, and the weight of all we leave unsaid, Duffy and Son is a quietly moving masterpiece from one of Ireland’s most gifted comic writers.

Eugene Duffy is turning 70; his son Jim is turning 40. For decades now, they’ve been running the family hardware shop and living in good-natured bachelor harmony. But time is marching on, and with thoughts of old age weighing heavily on his mind, Eugene is growing increasingly concerned about his son’s future.

He resolves to help in the best way possible: by finding Jim a wife. And he’s not going to let anyone – let alone Jim himself – stand in his way.

Reminiscent of Fredrik Backman’s bestselling novel A Man Called Ove, Duffy and Son contains a likeable but curmudgeonly main character, wry humour, tremendous heart, as well as a strong sense of community. It is a funny and heartwarming novel which celebrates the messiness of ordinary lives and would make a perfect reading group choice.

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Duffy and Son by Damien Owens is described as funny, sweet, and charming, with a touch of heart-breaking emotion. The book offers an entertaining and refreshing perspective on the ageing working-class man concerned about his bachelor son. Reviewers praise its tender and warm-hearted portrayal, skillful character development, and uniquely Irish storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008473075

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 304

Collections

Damien Owens Fiction General Fiction Humour Literary Fiction

About the Author

Damien Owens is the author of six novels: Dead Cat Bounce, Peter and Mary Have a Row, Married to a Cave Man, Duffy and Son, The Bright Side and Little Black Everything. The latter two were published under the pen name Alex Coleman. He is also the creator and writer of Trivia, a television comedy/drama which ran for two series on RTE. He lives in Dublin with his family.