Goodreads Ireland discussion

I thought the same about Henry . Hes a cheeky little so and so but he really nows his stuff. I remember being quite curious about the underground rivers after reading the book as well.

Its certainly the first thing that jumped out at me

I've ordered this from the library. I was in two minds about reading it as, with the exeption of the barrytown trilogy, I'm not a big fan of Roddy Doyle. But what the hell - with the season that's in it n'all! Plus I can't get hold of a user friendly version of my book club ;P

I love the last roundup trilogy - with the centenary this year it's great that people may think or reading this- I love Henry's antics !

I found my copy and may take it with me on my trip. I have other books I have to read before starting this but I am looking forward to a 1916-themed book.

The library copy of this is "not available" so I'll give it miss

Finally started this and am really loving the writing 50 pages in.

This may sound like a out-from-left-field remark but as serious as this novel is, it reminds me a bit of Forrest Gump, in terms of how many luminaries Henry knows, meets, interacts with, just by chance. He's an Everyman who isn't.

Emma wrote: "He did meet alot but because of when it's set and who they are doesn't seem that odd."

I think I interpreted this as Dublin is a small town/village. On the other hand, both James Connolly and Michael Collins had total confidence in him which is a bit hard to believe of a kid.