The Last Roundup is a series of novels by Irish writer Roddy Doyle. All stories focus on the same character, Henry Smart. The series is narrated by Henry as well, providing us the "Omniscent Narrator." Roddy Doyle (born May 1958 in Dublin) is an Irish novelist, dramatist and screenwriter. ...

Warning!! Potential Spoilers in the Series below . . .

A Star Called Henry A Star Called Henry (1999) is a novel by Irish writer Roddy Doyle. ...

Henry S. Smart, born in Dublin, 1901, becomes a character of epic proportions from the moment of his brith. His father, known Henry Smart as well, vanishes without a trace, foring Henry to abandoned his known family and mother Melody Smart. Henry takes to the streets of Dublin at the age of five, forced to survive by any means possible.

By age fourteen, Henry has survived long enough to take part in the Historical Easter Rising, becoming a legend on the battle field.

Just Before the Rising of 1916, Henry learns about how his status has made him a modern legend in the pubs of Dublin, by former Easter Rising member, Jack Dalton. Henry, with a deep pride, takes part in the Rebellion once again, and soon discovers how much of his (and his father's) past have come to haunt him.

The first two books have been published: A Star Called Henry (1999) and Oh, Play That Thing! (2004). A Third Novel in the series IS expected, but not yet confirmed. No word on when it could possibly be released. A Star Called Henry (1999) is a novel by Irish writer Roddy Doyle. ... Oh, Play That Thing! (2004) is a novel by Irish writer Roddy Doyle. ...