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jackbifrost's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Child death
Moderate: Grief and Pregnancy
sheriffrockyraccoon's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
I love reading Claire Keegan’s novels- she consistently hits the mark with beautiful prose and lovable characters that you root for at the end of every book.
Foster is no different. I cried a little at the end, which I can only hope turns out to be a happy ending for the characters involved. Keegan does a really great job of making you love her characters in few pages, which is very impressive.
I would have loved to have read more about the Kinsellas and how they spent their time with the narrator, but I also appreciate the concise nature of Keegan’s novels.
I recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast, contemporary fiction read. I was able to read this in one sitting but still feel fulfilled by great writing and a beautiful story.
Foster is no different. I cried a little at the end, which I can only hope turns out to be a happy ending for the characters involved. Keegan does a really great job of making you love her characters in few pages, which is very impressive.
I would have loved to have read more about the Kinsellas and how they spent their time with the narrator, but I also appreciate the concise nature of Keegan’s novels.
I recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast, contemporary fiction read. I was able to read this in one sitting but still feel fulfilled by great writing and a beautiful story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Child death
tashtasher's review
emotional
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Alcohol, Death, and Grief
qwertybc's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
A stunning book. The grace is in the simplicity. It’s important to take this one slowly, like all Keegans work, to let it impact you. There’s a rhythm to her prose that draws you in quietly. Letting it linger will allow the work to go at its own pace.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol and Child death
emlibe's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Child abuse
sophie14nm's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Child death
justmaria's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Abandonment
draven_deathcrush's review
emotional
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I've been in the mood for a lot of quick short books, and I just happened to find this. I felt very nostalgic reading this, mostly because my childhood was a little similar to this. I liked it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Grief
Minor: Pregnancy
motherjuggler's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
sineaderoo's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Beautifully wrought. Not a wasted word. Makes the reader feel intensely for the young protagonist. Just enough is hinted at about the world around her so the reader is actively engaged in constructing the story. I found myself holding my breath.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death