Here, in one volume, are Roddy Doyle-s three acclaimed novels about the Rabbitte family from Barrytown, Dublin. In them we follow the rapid rise of Jimmy Rabbitte-s soul band, the Commitments, and their equally rapid fall; Sharon Rabbitte-s attempts to keep the identity of her unborn child-s father a secret, amid intense speculation from her family and friends; and the fortunes of the travelling fish -n- chips van that Jimmy Rabbitte Sr and his friend Bimbo launch for the good people of Barrytown.
-Mr Doyle has made his own the gritty world of modern Dublin-
New York Times
-An absurd comedy of the commonplace-a charming, truthful and immensely funny story which leaves you gasping for more-
Sunday Times on The Commitments
-A superb creation, exploding with cheerful chauvinism and black Celtic humour- You finish the book hungry for more-
The Times on The Snapper
-A wonderfully funny book, that crackles and
