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Roddy Doyle has written an unusual novel called 'Paddy Clark Ha Ha Ha' it is a book told through the eyes of a 10 year old Irish boy. I will be writing a critical essay about the following aspects of this book. Characters, Style/Techniques and Plot. Paddy Clark Ha Ha Ha I set in 1968. Paddy lived in a Suburban area of Ireland called ‘Barrytown’. Paddy lives with his mum, dad, younger brother Sinbad (real name Francis) and two younger sisters who he hardly mentions. His parents' marriage is dying. Bewilderingly, dad no longer loves mum and he hits her, hits her again. Paddy feels he has a responsibility to protect his mum, and helplessness because he can't make Sinbad understand that when their parents are silent they are fighting. Paddy has grown up hating his younger brother Sinbad but while you make your way through the book you see Paddy growing up and learning with ever problem at home to respect Sinbad.
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