The Van
By Roddy Doyle
1991
First Published
3.94
Average Rating
320
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The further misadventures of the Rabbitte family in working-class Dublin—from the author of The Commitments and The Snapper. This story follows Jimmy Rabbitte, Sr., and his best friend through Dublin, selling cheap grub to the drunk and hungry—keeping one step ahead of the health officials.
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3.94
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Author
Roddy Doyle
Author · 38 books
Roddy Doyle (Irish: Ruaidhrí Ó Dúill) is an Irish novelist, dramatist and screenwriter. Several of his books have been made into successful films, beginning with The Commitments in 1991. He won the Booker Prize in 1993. Doyle grew up in Kilbarrack, Dublin. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from University College, Dublin. He spent several years as an English and geography teacher before becoming a full-time writer in 1993.
