There’s relatively little structure to the novel, instead it’s a series of vignettes - almost short stories in themselves, typically showing a small insight into Patrick’s life as he learns more about himself and the world around him. Patrick is, to all intents and purposes, an ordinary child, and through his words (all dialogue and stream of consciousness interior monologue) we’re introduced to his friends, teachers, parents and close sibling, Sinbad / Francis. Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha is a short novel told entirely in the voice of a 10-year old child in late 1960s Barrytown. He was a full time teacher (of English and Geography) until the success of The Commitments in the early 90s. He’s also written for stage and screen, and written numerous short stories and children’s novels. Of those, the initial trilogy focusing on the Rabbitte family were all made into successful films, starting with Alan Parker’s The Commitments in 1991, and followed by The Snapper and The Van. Most famously author of five novels (including this one) set in the fictional Dublin suburb of Barrytown. Roddy Doyle ( 1958- active 1987-), born Dublin, Ireland.
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