Small Things Like These

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Claire Keegan

Shortlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize"A hypnotic and electrifying Irish tale that transcends country, transcends time." —Lily King, New York Times bestselling author of Writers & LoversSmall 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 familyIt 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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Author

Claire Keegan

Pages

118

Publisher

Grove Press

Published Date

2021-11-30

ISBN

0802158757 9780802158758

Ratings

Google: 5

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"Humbling story…count one’s blessings and see how you can be a blessing to others."

Merry

"A humbling tale of how strenuous on the mind it could be to do the right thing. A beautiful short, wonderfully written with a very powerful message! "

Emily Rose

"this was so beautiful. oh, how i love claire keegan's writing"

catherine!!

"Oddly homely and tragic in a soft way"

Kwinn Tao

"This book shows the process of discovery through a man’s perspective. He sees that he lives life contradictory to his beliefs and, finally having the strength to do so, acts on it. He is the flower growing in the pavement. Elegant writing followed by an author who knows how to tell a revelation through such few pages. "

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Hailey Grillo

"My parents were from Ireland, so my interest is both in the story as well as the familiarity of the language and expressions used. Absolutely beautifully written. I’m so pleased I found this gem. Thank you Claire Keegan. "

Eileen

"Claire Keegan is a master."

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Derek Boemler

"Quick read, humbling, eye opening to life’s blessings and curses. "