Reviews tagging 'Religious bigotry'

Den slags små ting by Claire Keegan

112 reviews

botanicpanic's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Excrement, Vomit, and Death of parent

medini_l's review against another edition

dark reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Slavery, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, and Abandonment

orlaelan's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Classism

Moderate: Confinement

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Excrement

lalalasto21's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

This story covers one of the most harrowing events in the history of Ireland. The language and POV makes the reader question what they would’ve done, had they made this tragic discovery. It is a fast-paced read, but never feels like anything is missing. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, and Religious bigotry

lollymac's review against another edition

hopeful reflective sad tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement and Abandonment

Minor: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Vomit, and Religious bigotry

plumreadsbooks's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

Beautifully written. Depicts hardship, humanity and the mundane in a way that is made beautiful. Pensive in tone and brimming with empathy, yet understated in emotion. Really enjoyed reading this, kind of wish it was longer!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, and Abandonment

savvylit's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.5

Small Things Like These is a perfect literary novella. The length? Excellent. The imagery and characters? Rich and cinematic. The setting is almost instantly a fully fleshed out world. I felt like I'd personally taken a time machine to 1980s Ireland to observe the events that take place.

Ultimately, this short tale packs quite a heavy punch. Based on real history, Small Things Like These unveils the cruel reality - and open secret - of Magdalene Laundries and the ways that they punished and imprisoned young, unwed mothers.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy

wad3mil3sgarru2's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Classism

Minor: Toxic relationship, Vomit, Trafficking, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

booksandabackpack's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Excrement and Religious bigotry

apthompson's review against another edition

emotional sad 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? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Vomit