Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle
Set in 1960s Dublin, the novel follows the life of a ten-year-old boy as he navigates through the adventures and trials of childhood. The protagonist's world is one of mischief, discovery, and familial relationships, but as his parents' marriage crumbles, he is forced to deal with adult realities. The narrative is marked by the boy's growing understanding of the world around him, his loss of innocence, and his attempts to keep his family together.
The 1691st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1993
- Nationality
- Irish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 282
- Words
- 72,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 75th on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 104th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Man Booker Prize (Man Booker Prize)
- 100 Life-Changing Books (National Book Award)