Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha

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Summary: Review On Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha
Review: Reading 'Paddy Clark Hahaha' purifies our eyes to see things in a wider view and gives us a joy to recapture our own childhood.
As a typical 10 year old boy, he is very mischievous. He often gets himself in trouble with his friends. He sees the world through innocent eyes which are full of curiosity. He pays close attention to details that adults would normally overlook and observes carefully changes in his surroundings. As you read through the book , you'll not only realize the joy of recalling your own childhood but also be astonished by watching Paddy¡¯s mental growth and the movement of his maturity level.

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Summary: From a childs eyes
Review: In this humorous, yet intriquing novel, roddy doyle revisits the emotions felt by children through a compassionate novel about the trials and tribulations of growning. In vivid description, we follow Paddy(the main chaacter) through playground fights, the effects of parental violence and tension, sibling rivalry, and boyhood curiousity. This novel is well written, interesting, and draws you back into the world of your 10 year old self. I would recommmend this book to all audiences

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Summary: Ha Ha Ha (but no ones laughing)
Review: After reading Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha in English class I came to appreciate the book. Upon reading the first thirty pages or so I thought that the book was easy readying and should not be read in an 11th grade English class. As I read more of the book I say the true meaning, which is that children can see the world so differently from how it really is. Children also make up situations to be what they instead of what is going on in reality. I think that this book will take back anyone to the days of youth and few worries.

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Summary: Ana's Review
Review: I really enjoyed reading Paddy Clarke. The author did a geat job of showing a transition from Paddy's young voice to an adult voice. The author also did a geat job of truly capturing the adventures of a ten year old boy. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a funny story with a surprise ending.

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Summary: Poignant and bittersweet
Review: The most notable thing about Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha was how the work portrays the voice of a 10 year old boy authentically. Although it wasn't written by a child, the word choice and the way the different issues are presented thoughout the novel makes the reader wonder if the author spent some time studying how a child thinks and feels before he started writing. The story is refreshing because of the way it is so simply put, without all the analyzing and explaining that comes with most adult literature.
One of the weaknesses of the book has to do with the plot line. The first 100 pages or so feel slow because the main conflict is subtle, and Paddy jumps around a lot and does a lot of describing of different memories he has and events he experiences. The reader is left hanging about why the parents argue so much because we see things only from Paddy's point of view which is limited in understanding. Some could say that the lack of detail is interesting but for me it was frustrating. The book also ends at the climax of the story which leaves you wondering what happens afterwards, but that also is probably intentional.
Overall this book is value for the study of point of view and voice, but it moves slowly and takes some focus to follow the plot line. The writing is authentic and evokes a large spectrum of emotions, from empathy to fear to hilarity. It's a good read if you are looking for a little nostalgia.

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Summary: Wonderful
Review: This is a wonderful book about a boy and his expieriences growing up in Ireland. It takes you through a time where he is finding himself. He has his issues with friendship and family and it shows how he overcomes these things and becomes a better person.

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Summary: Counter-Socrates
Review: If you like to read different types of books, this is definitely one to consider. Written from an 11 year old's point of view, it captures the thought process and perception of the events throughout the book very acurately. However, I wouldn't recommend this piece to people who have a liking for deep/phylisophical thinking. Though when examined thoroughly, the child's superficial perceptions can be converted to a more adult mindset and emotional level. I enjoyed the book up until around the halfway point because it was not written in "engfish", but soon after became bored of the lack of depth and non-lineal thinking. It was a nice change of pace from the expectingly articulate works which I have been required to read.

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Summary: The mind of a 10 year old
Review: Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha is a very emotional book. Throughout the book, you are able to see the behavior and mental changes of a 10 year old boy. The story is narrated by Paddy who gives his opinions freely of every situation. From the beginning to the end, Paddy has to grow up and see life from many different angles. Paddy's interests change from the start to the finish, and show that he is growing up and focusing on more important aspects of life. Although the end of the book is heartbreaking, I recommend it to anyone and everyone.

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Summary: Captures youth, but not my attention
Review: Mr. Doyle has definitly mastered the voice of a ten-year-old boy, but, let's face it, ten-year-old boys, although interesting to observe for brief moments, can get a bit tedious after a while. The plot was highly predictable -- problems at home lead to tragic ending and discovery of self -- but not nearly as interesting as it sounds. Futhermore, although I'm sure Mr. Doyle was trying to "set the stage" and make us see into the world of a young boy by describing his day-to-day world, he needn't have done so for half the book, leaving no real plot line until page 150. Overall, I'd use excerpts of this book as a believable reference for a child's voice and thought pattern, but not as a pleasure-read.

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Summary: Paddy Clarke is good.
Review: This book was an very good book. To relive your life as a ten-year old is amazing. The mindset of the book reminds the reader of things that they may have done when they were they younger. There were some confusing parts but it is easily understood if you think about it. The langauge is really funny since it is Irish and many of the words that they boys use are not used today. I would not recommend reading this book in sections because it does get boring after a while. I would say read some pages and put it down until you want to read it again. There are no chapters in this book so you can stop whenever you want and pick it up at that same spot. Roddy Doyle does a good job of capturing the imagination of the ten-year old and does sibling and friend relationships at a young age. Read the book and see if it grabs your attention because it surely did grab mine.