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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
The story opens with Paula Spencer, a middle-aged Irish wife and mother, being told that her abusive husband Charlo has been killed by the police in an aborted attempt at kidnapping a local bank manager.
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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.
Oct 8, 2024 · Paula realises that despite being the site of such brutality, where her husband “battered the mother out of her”, her home and her patient listening can provide the “sanctuary” required.
Sep 12, 2024 · Three decades after her abusive husband Charlo died, she is involved in a romance of sorts with Joe, a considerate, learned and kind man. At first glance, Paula — whose harrowing life was...
Sep 8, 2006 · We first met her a decade ago - the battered, alcoholic cleaner with a dead husband and a horde of disturbed, delinquent kids. Paula Spencer was the hero, if that’s quite the right word, of...
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Jan 1, 1997 · Paula's husband, Charlo, has been killed while escaping the scene of a crime he committed. Though Paula threw him out a couple of years ago, she recalls their early times together, filled with joy and lust.
