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The Deportees : and Other Stories

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Stories that take a new slant on the immigrant experience, from the Booker Prize-winning author of Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha Roddy Doyle has earned a devoted following amongst those who appreciate his sly humor, acute ear for dialogue, and deeply human portraits of contemporary Ireland. The Deportees is Doyle's first-ever collection of short stories, and each tale describes the cultural collision-often funny and always poignant-between a native and someone new to the fast-changing country. From a nine-year- old African boy's first day at school to a man who's devised a test for "Irishness"to the return of The Commitments's Jimmy Rabbitte and the debut of his new multicultural band, Doyle offers his signature take on the immigrant experience in a volume reminiscent of his beloved early novels.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780143114888
  • ISBN-10: 0143114883
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Publish Date: January 2009
  • Dimensions: 7.78 x 5.04 x 0.68 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.45 pounds
  • Page Count: 256
  • Reading Level: Ages 18-UP

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