Reviews

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

quinnviv's review against another edition

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

3.75

imperia_'s review against another edition

challenging emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

lesedir's review against another edition

hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Xenophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent

ela_h's review

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

3.5

andrea_beechnut's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

katiedyer80's review against another edition

challenging reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

ya_chitayu's review

emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

I had high expectations for this novella and it did not disappoint. I read this in one sitting, as I think is best, though I do wish I had saved it for Christmas time. I find it reminiscent of a Christmas Carol, which is mentioned in the text, as it is a short but hard hitting tale set during Christmastime reflection. There characterization was believable and it was refreshing to have a protagonist make the choices you want for him. It took only the time it needed to in order to dare us to be the person we want to be. 

ispafford's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring reflective sad slow-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

deboramilitao's review

mysterious sad fast-paced

4.5

rilynn's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.0