The Snapper by Roddy Doyle

224 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction literary funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

From the Booker Prize-winning author of Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, the follow up to his acclaimed debut novel The Commitments Watch for Roddy Doyle's new novel, Smile, coming in October of 2017 Twenty-year-old Sharon Rabbitte is pregnant. She's also u...

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Community Reviews Summary of 453 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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