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The Van (1991) is a novel by Irish writer Roddy Doyle and the third novel in The Barrytown Trilogy, continuing the story from The Snapper
(1990). It was shortlisted for the Booker Prize (1991).

The basis of the story is that Jimmy Rabbitte Sr. has been laid off from his job and has no money. His friend also gets laid off and get's a redundancy check. With this check the two friends decide to purchase a 'chipper' van. The story is about the two friends trying to deal with their new business and the stresses involved.

Film adaptation

It was made into a movie of the same title in 1997, directed by Stephen Frears and starring Colm Meaney and Donal O'Kelly.

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