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Small things like these by Claire Keegan

4.13 AVERAGE

justine12's review against another edition

4.25
emotional reflective sad 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

eavie2's review against another edition

3.75
emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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imoeia's review against another edition

5.0
informative reflective sad

nancysu's review against another edition

3.5
dark emotional sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
Short but good read. Interesting history 

tonijanereads's review against another edition

4.0
emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Book 41 (bonus book 1) of 2025 is “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan.

1980s Ireland. Bill Furlong, a coal merchant with a humble past, notices a young mother in danger just before Christmas. He must decide: stay silent or act. A quiet, moving story about how small acts of courage and kindness can truly change lives.

I had to reread the first chapters to get my bearings, but once I did, it was a smooth, engrossing read and short enough to finish in a day.

Four stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

marliesinaz's review against another edition

3.75
dark
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Loveable characters: Yes

emiliac95's review against another edition

5.0
dark hopeful sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

aikidoexpert's review against another edition

5.0
mysterious 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: Complicated

melanieknits's review against another edition

3.5
inspiring reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character

pminkler's review against another edition

4.25
emotional hopeful informative medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes