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118 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802158741
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Description
Destined to be a modern classic from “an original and a canonical presence in Irish fiction” (Colm Tóibín), Small Things Like These is Claire Keegan’s landmark new novel, the tale of one man’s courage — and a remarkable portrait of love and family...
Community Reviews Summary of 21,267 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
sad 50%
hopeful 35%
dark 30%
inspiring 22%
challenging 17%
informative 13%
mysterious 9%
tense 8%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Child abuse, ConfinementModerate
Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotryMinor
Death of parent, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts
118 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802158741
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Description
Destined to be a modern classic from “an original and a canonical presence in Irish fiction” (Colm Tóibín), Small Things Like These is Claire Keegan’s landmark new novel, the tale of one man’s courage — and a remarkable portrait of love and family...
Community Reviews Summary of 21,267 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
sad 50%
hopeful 35%
dark 30%
inspiring 22%
challenging 17%
informative 13%
mysterious 9%
tense 8%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Child abuse, ConfinementModerate
Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotryMinor
Death of parent, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts