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So Late in the Day: Stories of Women and Men by Claire Keegan
4 reviews
carlyreads77's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
5.0
A quick, one hour read that swept me up in its realism. The stories are enchantingly real. Antarctica will have you, no pun intended, shivering with dread. Claire Keegan has become one of my favorite authors.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Cursing, Sexual content, and Infidelity
mybestfriendisabook's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.5
i didn’t realize these were short stories until the end of the first one since i’m used to the author’s works being one story. not really my thing but i was most intrigued by the last one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
lindalu's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Beautiful writing but on the dark side, especially third story Antarctica (see content warnings)
The characters have stayed with me.
Common thread that I found was how unhealthy or even dangerous it can be for women to reflexively feel obligated to be polite or accommodating when encountering men who are inconsiderate, domineering or even threatening.
So important to trust and value your instincts and not give automatic benefit of the doubt because you are a woman.
The characters have stayed with me.
Common thread that I found was how unhealthy or even dangerous it can be for women to reflexively feel obligated to be polite or accommodating when encountering men who are inconsiderate, domineering or even threatening.
So important to trust and value your instincts and not give automatic benefit of the doubt because you are a woman.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Infidelity, Stalking, Sexual assault, and Kidnapping
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