Roddy Doyle - The Snapper

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Review by Jeanne Supin

Alright, let’s dive into The Snapper, the audiobook album by Roddy Doyle. Released in 1995 under Reed Audio, this UK & Ireland gem is narrated by Ger Ryan and written by none other than Doyle himself. It’s not your typical music album—it’s more like an auditory hug for anyone who loves raw storytelling with a dash of Dublin grit. First off, I gotta say, listening to Ger Ryan narrate feels like sitting across from someone at a pub who just gets it. They don’t rush you; they let the words sink in. There’s no fancy soundtrack or bells and whistles—just her voice weaving through Doyle’s sharp, witty dialogue. And honestly? That’s all it needs. One "track" (if we can even call it that) stuck out to me: Untitled. Yeah, real creative name, huh? But hear me out. This bit hits hard because it dives right into family chaos—the kind where everyone’s talking over each other but somehow still making sense. You feel like you’re eavesdropping on something private yet universal. Ever been part of those loud, messy conversations? This’ll take you straight back there. Another moment I won’t forget is when Sharon Rabbitte drops one of her classic lines about life and love. Without giving too much away, it’s delivered so casually, like she’s shrugging while saying it, but man—it punches you in the gut. Doyle has this way of sneaking deep truths into everyday banter, and Ger Ryan nails every syllable. Like, you almost miss how profound it is because it’s buried under layers of sarcasm and humor. That mix? Pure magic. Now, here’s the thing. Audiobooks might not be what most people think of as “music,” but isn’t that kinda the point? Sometimes the best stories don’t need melodies—they need voices that crackle with life. Listening to The Snapper made me realize how much we lose when we only focus on charts and genres. It’s like Doyle whispered, “Hey, slow down. Just listen.” Oh, and random thought: if they ever turned this into a musical, I’d totally go see it. Imagine Sharon belting out power ballads about pregnancy woes. Okay, maybe not—but hey, wouldn’t that be wild?

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Untitled43:40

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Catalog Numbers

REED121

Labels

Reed Audio

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Formats

2 × Cassette

Credits

RoleCredit
NarratorGer Ryan
Written-ByRoddy Doyle

Notes

ISBN: 1860219160

About Roddy Doyle

Irish writer born in Dublin on the 8th May 1958.

Real Name

    • Roddy Doyle

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: *The Snapper* by Roddy Doyle isn’t your typical music album. It’s actually an audiobook released in 1995 under the label Reed Audio. The story comes alive with Ger Ryan as the narrator, and it’s written by the talented Roddy Doyle. Fun fact—it’s labeled under “Non-Music” because it’s all about storytelling, not songs. Even the track is simply called *Untitled*. Pretty neat how books can find new life through sound, right?