About “The Commitments”
The Commitments (1987) is a novel by Irish writer Roddy Doyle. It is the first book in the Barrytown Trilogy. The story follows a group of unemployed young people from the north side of Dublin who form a soul band. The characters come together to create music, driven by their shared experiences and frustrations. The novel explores themes of community, ambition, and the challenges of life in a working-class neighborhood. It is set in Dublin and focuses on the band's efforts to succeed despite limited resources and personal conflicts.
Book details
- First published
- 1987
- Latest edition
- 2013 · ISBN 9780753192597
- Pages
- 169
View more editions (9)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Commitments | 2013 | 9780753192597 | Buy on Amazon |
| The commitments | 1998 | 0749391685 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | The Commitments | 1993 | 9780679721741 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Commitments | 1993 | 9780749391683 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Commitments | 1991 | 9780749398019 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The commitments | 1990 | 0749391847 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Commitments | 1989 | 9780679721741 | Buy on Amazon |
| The commitments | 1988 | 0434204145 | Buy on Amazon | |
| The Commitments | 1987 | 0951207202 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Commitments?
The Commitments by Roddy Doyle has 169 pages.
