The Van
Book • 1991
The Van is a humorous and heartwarming novel that captures the spirit of Irish life during the 1990 World Cup. Roddy Doyle tells the story of Bimbo and Larry, two unemployed friends who decide to start a mobile chip van business.
As Ireland's football team makes an unexpected run in the tournament, Bimbo and Larry's van becomes a gathering place for fans, providing them with food, camaraderie, and a sense of national pride.
Doyle's witty and authentic prose brings to life the colorful characters and vibrant atmosphere of Dublin, celebrating the joys and challenges of friendship, family, and community.
The Van is a celebration of the unifying power of sport and the resilience of the human spirit.
As Ireland's football team makes an unexpected run in the tournament, Bimbo and Larry's van becomes a gathering place for fans, providing them with food, camaraderie, and a sense of national pride.
Doyle's witty and authentic prose brings to life the colorful characters and vibrant atmosphere of Dublin, celebrating the joys and challenges of friendship, family, and community.
The Van is a celebration of the unifying power of sport and the resilience of the human spirit.
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