Small Things Like These

By Claire Keegan

Small Things Like These - Claire Keegan
  • Release Date: 2021-11-30
  • Genre: Literary Fiction
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 516 Ratings

Description

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

  • Exquisite writing

    4
    By KatieLBK
    However…..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

    4
    By Artymusician
    I loved the writing, but the ending was not satisfactory. Too short but very moving.
  • Outstanding

    5
    By Davis, CA
    Moving, evocative story.
  • Beautiful.

    5
    By AmandaErskine
    Beautiful.
  • A treasure of a book! Every word.

    5
    By GGrenDC
    How had I missed this jewel of a book?