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 dilapidated 'chipper van' and the pair decide to go into business... By the bestselling author of The Commitments and The Snapper, The Van is a tender tale of male friendship, swimming in grease and stained with ketchup.
Roddy Doyle
Roddy Doyle is an Irish author known for his novel "The Commitments," which explores the lives of a working-class Dublin band. His writing style is characterized by sharp dialogue and humor, capturing the everyday struggles of ordinary people. Doyle's work has made a significant impact on modern Irish literature.