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165 pages • first pub 1987 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780099587392
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: 01 February 1998
Description
Barrytown, Dublin, has something to sing about. The Commitments are spreading the gospel of 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 boun...
Community Reviews Summary of 942 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 83%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%
reflective 4%
dark 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 20%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Cursing, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Drug use, Sexism, Alcohol
165 pages • first pub 1987 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780099587392
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: 01 February 1998
Description
Barrytown, Dublin, has something to sing about. The Commitments are spreading the gospel of 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 boun...
Community Reviews Summary of 942 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 83%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%
reflective 4%
dark 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 20%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Cursing, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Drug use, Sexism, Alcohol