About the book
Roddy Doyle’s acclaimed novel about an intrepid Irishman’s years of reckless heroism and adventure – “An extraordinarily entertaining epic.” (The Washington Post)
Born at the beginning of the twentieth century, Henry Smart lives through the evolution of modern Ireland, and in this extraordinary novel he brilliantly tells his story. From his own birth and childhood on the streets of Dublin to his role as soldier (and lover) in the Irish Rebellion, Henry recounts his early years of reckless heroism and adventure. At once an epic, a love story, and a portrait of Irish history, A Star Called Henry is a grand picaresque novel brimming with both poignant moments and comic ones, and told in a voice that is both quintessentially Irish and inimitably Roddy Doyle's.
Editions of A Star Called Henry
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670887576
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143034612
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140296136
- EBook
- ISBN 9781440677960
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780141800820
Read an Excerpt
Roddy Doyle’s acclaimed novel about an intrepid Irishman’s years of reckless heroism and adventure – “An extraordinarily entertaining epic.” (The Washington Post)
Born at the beginning of the twentieth century, Henry Smart lives through the evolution of modern Ireland, and in this extraordinary novel he brilliantly tells his story. From his own birth and childhood on the streets of Dublin to his role as soldier (and lover) in the Irish Rebellion, Henry recounts his early years of reckless heroism and adventure. At once an epic, a love story, and a portrait of Irish history, A Star Called Henry is a grand picaresque novel brimming with both poignant moments and comic ones, and told in a voice that is both quintessentially Irish and inimitably Roddy Doyle's.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Star Called Henry about?
Roddy Doyle’s acclaimed novel about an intrepid Irishman’s years of reckless heroism and adventure – “An extraordinarily entertaining epic.” (The Washington Post)
Born at the beginning of the twentieth century, Henry Smart lives through the evolution of modern Ireland, and in this extraordinary novel he brilliantly tells his story. From his own birth and childhood on the streets of Dublin to his role as soldier (and lover) in the Irish Rebellion, Henry recounts his early years of reckless heroism and adventure. At once an epic, a love story, and a portrait of Irish history, A Star Called Henry is a grand picaresque novel brimming with both poignant moments and comic ones, and told in a voice that is both quintessentially Irish and inimitably Roddy Doyle's.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Star Called Henry?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of A Star Called Henry?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670887576
Is A Star Called Henry part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Last Roundup
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Star Called Henry?
Roddy Doyle
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Star Called Henry is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670887576) and paperback(ISBN 9780143034612) and paperback(ISBN 9780140296136) and ebook(ISBN 9781440677960) and audiobook(ISBN 9780141800820)
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