Reviews

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

alucyliu's review

4.0

A short read, this book felt like a Christmas story. It’s set around Christmastime in Ireland. It’s a simple story but packs a punch. It’s about decisions we make, or don’t, and quiet heroism.

elizaob's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse and Emotional abuse

ehwhitty's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad fast-paced

4.25

kathrynwilliams's review

4.0

I read this for book club. When I first finished I didn't think that it would stick with me but I am still thinking about it a couple months later. I might reread this next year. I really appreciated my book club members' thoughts and discussion.

gracie's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Just a wench for Claire Keegan 

kanimozhi's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No

3.0

peyfior's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted

3.5

julianoelle's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Favorite quote — “always it was the same, Furlong thought; always they carried mechanically on without a pause, to the next job at hand. What would life be like, he wondered, if they were given time to think and reflect over things? Might their lives be different or much the same — or would they just lose the run of themselves?” (Page count unknown)

jemimamcleish's review against another edition

dark reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

malewifemills's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0