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befrazzledenby's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Religious bigotry
Minor: Vomit and Death of parent
sophiaroesler's review against another edition
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, and Forced institutionalization
amyford's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy
naindu's review against another edition
- 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
Keegan's prose is sharp and evocative, drawing us into the world of Bill Furlong, a seemingly ordinary man caught in an extraordinary moral dilemma.
Set in 1980s Ireland, "Small Things Like These" is a deceptively short novel that packs a powerful punch. It explores the profound consequences of silence and inaction in the face of injustice.
Keegan's masterful storytelling leaves a lasting impression. I'm looking forward to read more from her.
Graphic: Confinement, Vomit, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Excrement
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
kittkat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Wunderschön geschrieben, jedes einzelne Wort mit Bedacht gewählt. Es sind nur 110 Seiten und doch konnte ich am Ende meine Tränen nicht mehr zurückhalten. So unfassbar traurig und bedeutungsvoll.
Die Geschichte wird aus der Perspektive eines gutherzigen Familienvaters Bill Furlong erzählt, der ein gutes Leben führt und einfach glücklich ist, mit dem, was er hat. Es geht aber das Gerücht rum, dass die Frauen im Kloster des Dorfes von den Nonnen ausgebeutet und zur Arbeit gezwungen werden. Bill kann das nicht glauben, bis er die jungen Frauen, die eigentlich nur Zuflucht suchten, mit eigenen Augen sieht.
Eine weitere Tragödie in der irischen Geschichte, von der ich noch nie zuvor gehört habe. Ich kann das Buch nur empfehlen!!
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Torture, Excrement, Vomit, and Pregnancy
sxndaze's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
[H]e found himself asking was there any point in being alive without helping one another?
melancholy and sweet. the ending hits in such a lovely way, and furlong is a delightful character to read about.
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Death of parent
meggy1967's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
Moderate: Confinement and Forced institutionalization
alexutzu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
😍 The good:
The style was literary, but not that difficult to read and process. I liked the cultural discussion that the novella aimed for and the fact that it felt somewhat circular, starting and ending on similar ideas related to women, parenthood and religion. The volume was short, but packed with ideas, and the note in the end really helped in making sense of them. I also felt that the title fit with the mindset of the main character.
😅 The not-so-good:
Despite the small number of pages, the novella managed to be slow at times, probably due to its style. It also took me a while to understand where this is going, which felt a bit confusing for a part of the book.
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Misogyny, Slavery, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Vomit and Death of parent
heather_freshparchment's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Confinement, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, and Religious bigotry
malaikawrites's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Death of parent