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Set in Dublin, "Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha" follows the life of ten‑year‑old Padraic Clarke as he navigates the joys, challenges, and shifts of his world. Roddy Doyle’s vivid portrayal captures the everyday humor and emotional depth of family life and friendships in Irish society, earning the novel the 1993 Man Booker Prize.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Roddy Doyle
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