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High Fidelity
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Like 'The Commitments,' this book humorously explores music-obsessed characters and their relatable life struggles.
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The Commitments
by Roddy Doyle (1987)
★3.84(25 ratings)
The Commitments (1987) is a novel by Irish writer Roddy Doyle.[2] The first episode in The Barrytown Trilogy, it is about a group of unemployed young people in the north side of Dublin, Ireland, who start a soul band. ---------- Also contained in: [Barrytown Trilogy](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL762601W)
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Fever Pitch
by Nick Hornby (1992)
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Similar to 'The Commitments,' this captures the intense passion and community found in shared enthusiasms.
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Union Street
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Shares 'The Commitments'' focus on working-class life, portraying characters navigating hardship with spirit.
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The Butcher Boy
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The Country Girls
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Echoes 'The Commitments' in its portrayal of young Irish people seeking a more vibrant life.
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