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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: Vomit, Abandonment, and Confinement
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Child death, Excrement, and Cursing
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
bunceyyy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Classism
Minor: Abandonment and Excrement
deanrossss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Minor: Abandonment and Child abuse
laporziuncula's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Confinement, Abandonment, Child abuse, and Forced institutionalization
sorkka'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
5.0
Graphic: Forced institutionalization and Confinement
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Kidnapping, and Trafficking
danaaliyalevinson'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
4.25
This was a quick little read, just barely over novella length.
There's also a movie adaptation with Cillian Murphy that just premiered at Berlinale, which looks great. This book is great for anyone looking for a quick yet still deeply emotional read
Graphic: Gaslighting, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Death, Abandonment, Child abuse, Classism, Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Religious bigotry
kaiulanilee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexism, Abandonment, Pregnancy, Confinement, Child abuse, Classism, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, and Physical abuse
ellagrady'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
4.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Abandonment, Religious bigotry, Kidnapping, Confinement, Sexism, Forced institutionalization, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Death of parent
dapperoreo'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
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Religious bigotry, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Abandonment, Gaslighting, Vomit, Trafficking, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Self harm, Cursing, Xenophobia, Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, and Injury/Injury detail
suzy86's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Graphic: Eating disorder, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Confinement, Mental illness, Slavery, Religious bigotry, and Emotional abuse