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Roddy Doyle

b. 1958

2 series 7 books in order

Roddy Doyle is an Irish novelist, dramatist, and screenwriter, the author of eleven novels for adults, eight books for children, seven plays and screenplays, and dozens of short stories. His work is set primarily in Ireland, especially working-class Dublin, and is notable for its heavy use of dialogue written in slang and Irish English dialect. He was awarded the Booker Prize in 1993 for Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, and several of his books have been made into films, beginning with The Commitments in 1991. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1958
Known for
The Barrytown Trilogy, The Last Roundup

Series by Roddy Doyle

The Barrytown Trilogy

4 books in order · 1987–1991

The Last Roundup

3 books in order · 1999–2010

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Roddy Doyle written?

We list 7 books by Roddy Doyle across 2 series, published between 1987–2010 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Roddy Doyle's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Commitments.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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