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Literary Fiction · LightA young man starts a soul band in Dublin
The Commitments
by Roddy Doyle
See it on Amazon1987Easy readFast pace
What it is about
Jimmy Rabbitte puts together a soul band from working-class Dublin. Doyle’s 1987 debut is a fast and funny story.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a light mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Music · Dublin · Comedy
Screen adaptation
The Commitments (1991)
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About the author
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