A Star Called Henry by Roddy Doyle
The novel follows the life of Henry Smart, a boy born into the slums of early 20th-century Dublin, who becomes a soldier and fighter for the Irish independence movement. With a wooden leg from his deceased father as his talisman, Henry navigates through the violent and tumultuous era of Irish history, experiencing both the personal and political struggles of the time. His journey is marked by loss, love, and the relentless quest for identity and purpose amidst the chaos of war and the shaping of a nation's future.
The 8975th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- Irish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 342
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- NY Times Editors Choice 1990-1999 (NY Times)