Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

Small Things Like These

Claire Keegan

66 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

An exquisite winter tale of courage - and its cost, set in Catholic Ireland. It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces into his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he...

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Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 64%
sad 51%
hopeful 36%
dark 30%
inspiring 21%
challenging 18%
informative 10%
mysterious 7%
tense 7%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 28%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.11

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