The Commitments

Book • 1987
The Commitments is a lively and engaging novel that follows the formation and brief career of a soul band in Dublin.

Led by manager Jimmy Rabbitte, the band aims to bring soul music to Dublin, but internal conflicts and egos eventually lead to their demise.

The novel explores themes of ambition, music, and working-class life in Dublin, offering a vivid portrayal of urban Irish culture.

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