Not many writers can lay claim to comparisons to James Joyce and Raymond Carver, but Roddy Doyle--armed with a lively literary style and comedic flair--has found himself in that happy position. His no...
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Among the generation of Irish writers who emerged in the 1980s, Roddy Doyle is one of the most popular both at home and worldwide. While his popular appeal has been undisputed from the moment his priv...
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In the following essay, O'Toole explores recurring themes in Doyle's films, contrasting elements that he contends are purely Irish with themes that hold a more universal appeal.
A sma...
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In the following review, Rourke praises Doyle's portrayal of his family history in Rory & Ita, noting that Rory and Ita—Doyle's parents—make entertaining and compell...
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In the following review, Moore offers a positive assessment of Rory & Ita and compliments Doyle's efforts in compiling the biography.
My first memory is of the stone floor. Stone slab...
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Dublin (dpa) - Ireland's latest Man Booker Prize winner, Anne
Enright, described her win for her novel, The Gathering, Wednesday as
"remarkable" and admitted that the award ...
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Roddy Doyle
Roddy Doyle
Critical Essay by Fintan O'Toole
Ireland's Man Booker prize winner celebrates "remarkable" win
