The Snapper by Roddy Doyle

2 hours, 59 minutes first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction literary funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Meet the Rabbitte family, motley bunch of loveable ne'er-do-wells whose everyday purgatory is rich with hangovers, dogshit and dirty dishes. When the older sister announces her pregnancy, the family are forced to rally together and discover the st...

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Community Reviews Summary of 451 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
lighthearted 61%
emotional 46%
hopeful 23%
dark 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.77

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