A review by libbyhb
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

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

5.0

This is a brief, but wonderfully written story, and I can see why it was longlisted for the Booker. The writing was so illustrative, bringing the characters (especially Bill Furlong) to life in just a short amount of pages. I found the story so interesting, and you could tell it came from the author's passion for the subject/history. I can see myself rereading this for a meloncholy read in the winter or around Christmas.
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