Roddy Doyle
Roddy Doyle is an acclaimed Irish author known for his vivid portrayals of working-class life in Dublin, with notable works including 'The Commitments' and 'Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha,' which won the Booker Prize. His writing often explores themes of identity, family, and the complexities of human relationships, delivered through sharp wit and deeply relatable characters.
Born on May 08, 1958 (67 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 2,105 | $34,000 | 38$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,306 | $210,000 | 188$ |
| Totals | 2 | 6,708,431 | 6,411 | $244,000 | 226$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Roddy Doyle is the judging panel chair with whom Sarah Jessica Parker communicated about books.
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Latvia:
Roddy Doyle was a fellow juror alongside Sāra Džesika Pārkere for the Booker Prize.
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Ireland:
Roddy Doyle's Barrytown novels celebrate the vibrancy of suburban life.
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Ireland:
Roddy Doyle, a former winner and chair of judges, provided practical advice to David Szalay during the ceremony.
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Jamaica:
Roddy Doyle, who chaired the judges, praised Szalay's book and discussed its themes.
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United Kingdom:
Roddy Doyle is the chair of the Booker judging process who praised the singularity of Flesh.
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Belarus:
Roddy Doyle chaired the jury for the Booker Prize 2025.
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United Kingdom:
Roddy Doyle, who chaired the judging panel, described Flesh as a dark book that was a joy to read.
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Kazakhstan:
Roddy Doyle, the chair of the jury, praised Soloy's work as an 'extraordinary, unique novel'.
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France:
Roddy Doyle, the jury president, praised 'Flesh' as a singular work.
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