The Van by Roddy Doyle

304 pages first pub 1991 (view editions)

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The Van is ideal for readers who enjoy humorous yet reflective narratives about midlife challenges and male camaraderie, set against a backdrop of everyday life with a touch of historical context.

Description

Jimmy Rabbitte is unemployed and rapidly running out of money. His best friend Bimbo has been made redundant at the company where he has worked for many years. The two old friends are out of luck and out of options. That is, until Bimbo finds a di...

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Community Reviews

3.82
based on 465 reviews

Moods

funny: 100%

lighthearted: 61%

emotional: 38%

reflective: 30%

hopeful: 15%

relaxing: 15%

adventurous: 7%

dark: 7%

sad: 7%


Pace

42% of readers chose fast
28% of readers chose medium
28% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
41% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

54% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

58% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
81% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose No
Yes
No

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