 First edition | |
| Author | Roddy Doyle |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | The Last Roundup |
| Publisher | Jonathan Cape |
Publication date | 2004 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 384 |
| ISBN | 978-0-143-03605-0 |
| Preceded by | A Star Called Henry |
| Followed by | The Dead Republic |
Oh, Play That Thing (2004) is a novel by Irish writer Roddy Doyle. It is Vol. 2 of The Last Roundup series, and follows on from Vol. 1, A Star Called Henry.[1][2]
Plot summary
Having fallen foul of his erstwhile comrades in the Irish Republican Army (IRA), Henry Smart escapes to America.[1][2] In New York City, he becomes involved in advertising, pornography and bootlegging.[2] After stepping on the toes of the Mob, Henry heads for Chicago, where he becomes the manager and partner-in-crime of Louis Armstrong.[1][2] He becomes reunited with his wife and daughter, and, much to his dismay, the IRA.
References
- ^ a b c O'Kelly, Lisa (19 September 2004). "Dublin for Chicago". The Observer. The Guardian. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d Quinn, Anthony (14 November 2004). "'Oh Play That Thing': Out of Ireland". New York Times. Vol. 154. p. 62. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
