Small Things Like These
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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
The Irish Times Best Book 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.
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Finished Reading: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
Finished reading: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan 📚
Another powerful, beautifully written book by Claire Keegan.
Do yourself a favor: pour yourself a cup/mug/pint/glass of something, sit down with this book, and read it from start to finish in one sitting.
Powerful, sobering, thought-provoking prose that seeps into you and will stay in your thoughts for days to come.
We have a lot to answer for, us humans.