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The Commitments

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Fiction Music Fiction

by Roddy Doyle

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3.95 (11.2K ratings)
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description 144 pages

The Commitments by Roddy Doyle holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 11.2K reader ratings. First published in 1987. The book spans 144 pages.

About The Commitments

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?

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Author Roddy Doyle
Published 1987
Pages 144
Genres Fiction, Music, Fiction
Average Rating 3.95 / 5.00
Total Ratings 11,215

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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11.2K ratings
With a rating of 3.95, The Commitments is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Commitments?

The Commitments is categorized as Fiction, Music, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.

Is The Commitments worth reading?

Based on 11.2K reader ratings, The Commitments has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Commitments?

The Commitments has 144 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote The Commitments?

The Commitments was written by Roddy Doyle. It was first published in 1987.

What is the ISBN for The Commitments?

The ISBN-13 for The Commitments is 9780749391680.0.

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