The Commitments by Roddy Doyle

144 pages first pub 1987 (view editions)

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The Commitments is ideal for readers who crave a brisk, feel-good ride through ordinary dreams colliding with big-stage ambition.

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"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

3.64
based on 205 reviews

Moods

funny: 93%

lighthearted: 68%

hopeful: 18%

inspiring: 18%

challenging: 12%

emotional: 12%

adventurous: 6%

reflective: 6%

sad: 6%


Pace

81% of readers chose fast
6% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

41% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
25% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

27% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
90% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

36% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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