The Commitments by Roddy Doyle

The Commitments

The Barrytown Trilogy #1

Roddy Doyle

144 pages • first pub 1987 (view editions)

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Booker-winner Roddy Doyle delivers a raucous, fast-paced hymn to youthful dreams on the streets of Dublin.
For anyone who loves a laugh.

Description

"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...

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Community Reviews

3.72
based on 1,810 reviews

Moods

funny: 87%

lighthearted: 78%

hopeful: 15%

inspiring: 10%

adventurous: 9%

reflective: 6%

dark: 5%

emotional: 5%

challenging: 2%

relaxing: 2%

informative: 1%

Pace

74% of readers chose fast
19% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

29% of readers chose Plot
30% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

18% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

51% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

45% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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