Small Things Like These (Oprah's Book Club)
By Claire Keegan
- Release Date: 2021-11-30
- Genre: Literary Fiction
Description
**OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK, DECEMBER 2024**
**NEW YORK TIMES BOOK CLUB PICK, DECEMBER 2024**
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CILLIAN MURPHY
A New York Times Bestseller • Shortlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize • Winner of the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction
One of the New York Times's 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
"A hypnotic and electrifying Irish tale that transcends country, transcends time." —Lily King, New York Times bestselling author of Writers & Lovers
Small Things Like These is award-winning author Claire Keegan's landmark new novel, a tale of one man's courage and a remarkable portrait of love and family
It is 1985 in a small Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man faces into his busiest season. Early one morning, while delivering an order to the local convent, Bill makes a discovery which forces him to confront both his past and the complicit silences of a town controlled by the church.
An international bestseller, Small Things Like These is a deeply affecting story of hope, quiet heroism, and empathy from one of our most critically lauded and iconic writers.
Reviews
A story that will stay within your heart
5By laureledenBeautifully written and deeply descriptive of a decent man reflecting on the wrongs in his community and taking what most would see as a major risk to see justice done.The ending
3By T&CGI would have like more detail about what happened to Sarah. Did not care for the ending.Worth reading, time flies in this book.
5By Damaryz - R.Excellent, relatable story of courage and doing the right thing despite risking it all.Large
5By MagFieldRevNothing small about Furlong. He sees his world, feels it, reasons it out and decides to change it.Touching
5By CBeeganBeautifully written. Equal parts soulful and sad.Exquisite writing
4By KatieLBKHowever…..this is a 36 page short story not a 128 page short novel as described. Very disappointing. That said, this is a sensitive, moving, beautifully written story.Small Things Like These
4By ArtymusicianI loved the writing, but the ending was not satisfactory. Too short but very moving.Outstanding
5By Davis, CAMoving, evocative story.Beautiful.
5By AmandaErskineBeautiful.A treasure of a book! Every word.
5By GGrenDCHow had I missed this jewel of a book?
