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The novel tells the struggle and survival of Paula Spencer, an abused wife who is the narrator. The title comes from an incident where Paula's husband asks her how she received a bruise he was responsible for, and she replies that she "walked into a door."
- Roddy Doyle
- 1996
Jan 1, 1997 · Paula Spencer is the narrator and unlikely heroine of Roddy Doyle's fifth novel, The Woman Who Walked Into Doors. The mother of four children, she lives in a working-class suburb of Dublin. She is also a battered wife and an alcoholic.
Oct 8, 2024 · It’s Nicola, her most capable child, Nicola who “had been Paula’s mother for years”, seemingly happily married and a mother herself; “the safest thing in Paula’s life”.
From the perspective of age 39, Paula tells her current story, working on a poverty income as a cleaning woman, raising three children, and recovering from the death of her estranged husband, while constantly reflecting on memories that chart her progression from childhood.
Charlo Spencer. Paula's abusive husband, whose violent behavior has left a lasting impact on her life. John Paul Spencer. Paula and Charlo's son, who grapples with the consequences of his father's actions and the impact on his family.
Sep 2, 2006 · She hasn't had sex since her husband died. The McCartney murder won't go away. Paula knows all about it now. She's seen pictures of the pub where it started.
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Sep 4, 2024 · At the end of Roddy Doyle ’s novel of domestic violence, “The Woman Who Walked into Doors” (1996), Paula Spencer finally fights back after decades of physical abuse, braining her husband...
