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Short but oh so mighty. This book shone a bright light on ordinary, persistent kindness in the “real” world of survival. Bill’s kindness and seemingly tiny decision to help is somehow a simple yet immensely profound and meaningful act. A quiet, short tale that speaks volumes.

tschuliareads's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.0

jamaljets's review against another edition

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inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

katycawd's review against another edition

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

Keegan said so much with so little. She expertly picked her words to convey heavy emotions in everyday happenings. Excellent writing and a bittersweet delight to read.

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4.0

Loved the premise and how concise it was. Did not stray off message, but still gave interesting loose ends that I want to further research. I'll read more of Keegan.

rifelife's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective sad medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

As an English teacher, I love teaching with short stories, but I tend to find myself wanting when I encounter them as a reader. I would’ve liked to delve so much more into this story, but regardless of that, Keegan’s writing is solid and I am anxious to see Cillian Murphy portray the protagonist in the upcoming film. I think he’ll be amazing.

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