The Snapper
A Novel (The Barrytown Trilogy)
Roddy Doyle
A witty and authentic novel by the Booker Prize-winning author, "The Snapper" follows the story of twenty-year-old Sharon Rabbitte who finds herself pregnant and unmarried. As she keeps the father's identity a secret, her family and neighbors become curious. Author Roddy Doyle masterfully depicts the impact of Sharon's pregnancy on the Rabbitte family, especially on her father Jimmy Sr.