Saturday, August 22, 2026

the last book I ever read (The Van: A Novel by Roddy Doyle, excerpt ten)

from The Van: A Novel (The Barrytown Trilogy) by Roddy Doyle:

Jimmy Sr and Veronica had the front room to themselves. Jimmy Sr’d just been watching the News. Saddam Hussein was still acting the prick over in Iraq. Veronica had her coat on. She’d just come in; she’d been up at the school registering for more night classes—Leaving Cert History and Geography this time.

—Geography? Jimmy Sr’d said when she’d come in.—That’s great. You’ll be able to find the kettle when you go into the kitchen.

—Humour, said Veronica, imitating Darren.



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