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The Commitments
Roddy Doyle
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Description for The Commitments
Paperback. Barrytown, Dublin, has something to sing about. The Commitments are spreading the gospel of the soul. Ably managed by Jimmy Rabbitte, brilliantly coached by Joey 'The Lips' Fagan, their twin assault on Motown and Barrytown takes them by leaps and bounds from the parish hall to the steps of the studio door. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 133 x 11. Weight in Grams: 110. Clean copy with minor shelf wear. Republished by Vintage version from 1998
Barrytown, Dublin, has something to sing about.
The Commitments are spreading the gospel of the soul. Ably managed by Jimmy Rabbitte, brilliantly coached by Joey 'The Lips' Fagan, their twin assault on Motown and Barrytown takes them by leaps and bounds from the parish hall to the steps of the studio door.
But can The Commitments live up to their name?
The bestselling book behind the long-running West End stage show.
'Unstoppable fun. A big-hearted, big-night out' The Times
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Vintage
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780749391683
SKU
KCW0000165
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Roddy Doyle
Roddy Doyle was born in Dublin in 1958. He is the author of twelve acclaimed novels including The Commitments, The Snapper, The Van and Smile, two collections of short stories, and Rory & Ita, a memoir about his parents. He won the Booker Prize in 1993 for Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha.
Reviews for The Commitments
A contender for the funniest debut of the year...young, feisty, funky, rude, unpretentious and great fun
Time Out
An Irish version of The Blues Brothers...authentic and brilliantly funny
Literary Review
An absurd comedy of the commonplace...a charming, truthful and immensely funny story which leaves you gasping for more
Sunday Times
One of my favourite ... Read more
Time Out
An Irish version of The Blues Brothers...authentic and brilliantly funny
Literary Review
An absurd comedy of the commonplace...a charming, truthful and immensely funny story which leaves you gasping for more
Sunday Times
One of my favourite ... Read more