Books like Smile by Roddy Doyle
"Smile" marks a departure for Roddy Doyle, blending psychological suspense with his trademark wit. Victor Forde, having recently moved into a new apartment, routinizes his evenings at Donnelly's pub. One night, an unfamiliar man named Fitzpatrick intrudes, sparking recollections of Victor's formative years under the Christian Brothers and the fame of his late wife, Rachel. These fragmented memories, especially of a particular Brother, begin to erode Victor’s stability and force him to question the reliability of his own past. The novel probes themes of memory, trauma, and guilt through razor‑sharp dialogue and evocative portrayals of Irish adolescence, challenging readers to reassess what they believe to be true.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Roddy Doyle
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