Booker Prize geht an Paul Lynch

Der irische Schriftsteller gewinnt mit seinem Roman »A Prophet Song« den wichtigsten britischen Buchpreis. Paul Lynch folgt auf Shehan Karunatilaka, dessen Roman »Die sieben Monde des Maali Almeida« morgen in der deutschen Übersetzung erscheint. Read the full article

In Episode 95, we discuss The Commitments, an Irish musical comedy-drama about the ambition of a young man and his friends who assemble a group of working-class youths to form a Soul band in Northern Dublin. Starring Robert Arkins, Angeline Ball, Andrew Strong, Maria Doyle, Glen Hansard, Bronagh Gallagher, Andrea Corr and Colm Meaney. Based on the novel by Roddy Doyle, Directed by Alan Parker and released on August 6, 1991. #1991 #1991movierewind #1991movies #90saesthetic #90snostalgia #90smovies #90sfilm #thecommitments #roddydoyle #alanparker #robertarkins #angelineball #mariadoylekennedy #bronaghgallagher #glenhansard #andrewstrong #colmmeaney #andreacorr https://www.instagram.com/p/CnsGbyauzsS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

An omnibus of Irish writers for St Patrick’s day. ☘️ Beannachtaí lá féile Pádraig oraibh go léir! ☘️ . . #roddydoyle #Eoincolfer #fintanotoole #colmtoibin #josephoneill #emmadonoghoe #maggieofarrell #samanthapower #authors #writers #literature #irish #caricature #portrait #acrylicpainting #profileillustration #editorialillustration #magazineillustration #magazinecover #illo https://www.instagram.com/p/CMhImoii4dE/?igshid=ea5b60miy7lt

Roddy Doyle – Love

A summer evening, two old friends meeting in a Dublin restaurant. They haven’t seen each other for quite some time, Joe still lives in Ireland, David and his family have moved to England. They have grown up with each other, shared all firsts of life and stayed in contact for several decades, now coming close to the age of 60. What starts as a joyful evening of old pals turns into an introspection and questioning of values, of memories which suddenly do seem to differ and of a friendship which after all those years is threatened to break up.

 Roddy Doyle’s novel is really astonishing with regard to the liveliness and authenticity with which it is told. The text consists in large parts of dialogue between Joe and David which gives you really the impression of sitting at the table with them, listing to their conversation and taking part in the evening – just without all the drinking. It was all but difficult to imagine the scene and also the way they interact is totally genuine. This is only interrupted by insights in David’s thoughts, while he is talking to his friend, he is reassessing what he hears and, as a reader, you soon get aware that there are things he does not share with Joe albeit the latter is supposedly his best friend.

 Even though I liked to learn about the two characters’ points of view, their pondering and wondering, the novel did not really get me hooked. First of all, I guess the imbalance between the two, getting access to one’s thoughts whereas the other is only shown from outside, did not really convince me. Quite naturally, the plot is highly repetitive which is absolutely authentic and believable, yet, not that interesting when you read it. There are funny moments as there is a very strong ending which really made up for a lot in my opinion. In the end, I remain of mixed opinion concerning the novel.

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The Commitments one of my favorite films ever Read & Listen #thecommitments #roddydoylethecommitments #roddydoyle https://www.instagram.com/p/B_E_0CIA661CTAD7rO-5zyS_7i3shh6YBzJUtU0/?igshid=yp1asupu94w

Boğa Güreşi [Roddy Doyle]

Boğa Güreşi; İrlandalı yazar Roddy Doyle’un Türkçeye çevrilen ilk eseriymiş. Ben de ilk okuyanlardan biriyimdir muhtemelen zira 2014 yılında basılmış. Kitap için ilk yorumum “sıkıcı” olduysa da daha sonra düşündüğümde yazarın benim sıkılmamı istediğine karar verdim. 13 adet hikâyede, sıkıcı hayatları olan ya da hayattan sıkılmış adamların basit, rutin, tekdüze hayatlarındaki birkaç farklı ayrıntıyı gördüm. Eşiyle arasında problemleri olan bir adamdan mutfağında sıçan bulan bir adama kadar değişik değişik tipler. Kitabın arka kapağında hikâyelerin birbirleri ile ilişkilendirilebilecekleri yazıyor. Sırf bu yüzden, aynı kişilere rastlamayı bekledim kitap boyunca, rastlamadım. Demek ki özellikleri açısından birbirleri ile ilişkilendirilebilecek öykülermiş dedim sonunda. Sıkıcı hayatlarının içinde, orta yaş bunalımları yaşayan, çocuklarını büyütmüş, yuvadan uçurmuş, çocuklarıyla çatışan, arkadaşlarını kaybeden, alkol problemi olan ya da artık alkol almaktan zevk almayan, sıradan, basit, sıkıcı, vasat insanları anlatan 13 vasat öykü. 2014 yılında basılan Boğa Güreşi’nin yazarı Roddy Doyle, çevirmeni Kübra Kelebekoğlu. Basımını Sel Yayıncılık yapmış. 200 sayfa civarında. Benim için vasat bir kitaptı. Read the full article

Pugnacious Roddy pooch theme for days 3 and 4... #adventcalendar2019 #adventcalendar #roddydoyle #bookstagram #childrensbooks #christmasbooks #firsteditionbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qViq0phFk/?igshid=byxo628pthu0

I like naming characters. —Roddy Doyle

Snowy Ohio Saturday, perfect for a bookstore run. Thanks @lastexitbooks for the latest haul. #peterhandke #roddydoyle #johnberryman #spaldinggray #williamtvollmann (at Last Exit Book Store) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsjpIk8gxd_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xlljjjo4zgom

My littler Giggler character from #thegigglertreatment #childrensbooks #roddydoyle #watchyourstep #arthurlevinebooks #scholasticbooks #nytbestseller #ajharart #brianajhar #illustratedbooks #illustrator #characters #characterdesigner

#fun #Childrensbook #roddydoyle #gigglertreatment we love this book featuring Rover yes it's a few years old now but still silly and it makes us laugh #bookstagram #childrensbookstagram #bookswelove https://www.instagram.com/p/BqYvYACB7-x/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l5xnkolzjel3

The UK Quad poster for the drama ROSIE. #rosie #movieposter #drama #family #mother #motheranddaughter #tiff #roddydoyle #paddybreathnach #pop #PopCulture #Geek #nerd #Movies #Filmes #films #cine #cinema #tvseries #art #Culture #cult #entertainment https://www.instagram.com/p/BnII8azn_Me/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8tkotdy12abd

Happy Saint Paddy's Day! Buon San Patrizio, perché l'Irlanda non è solo Guinness e Leprechaun. Buona lettura! #wonderlandbooks #librimeravigliosi #domodossola #roddydoyle #johnbanville #patrickmccabe #ednaobrien #josephoconnor #brendanocarroll #paullynch

Without this movie, I may never have gained a second talented amazing family... #thecommitments #andreacorr #thecorrs #music #dublin #1991 #26yearsago #family #alanparker #roddydoyle #hubbardcasting #changedmyfuture

One of my very favorite authors, and my very favorite trilogies. Need something lighthearted and fun, wanna laugh out loud. Look no further. New in the shops! #roddydoyle #popculture #90s #anthology #penguinbooks

Letture estive: Roddy Doyle, il seguito di The Commitments. Anche qui l'autore di Dublino racconta la realtà di quella gioventù e la sua cultura musicale. Welcome back Jimmy Rabbitte #roddydoyle #roddydoylethecommitments #thecommitments #roddydoyletheguts #jimmyrabbitte https://www.instagram.com/p/B1GLapHIR_fkabWVAzB0KRnuQCWd8G9XqvG15M0/?igshid=19ssv6qjg0oq3