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A review by reverie_and_books
So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Another precise novella by Keegan. So far I’ve read »Small Things Like These« and »Foster« by her. They have one thing in common: a warm feeling that they leave behind. »So Late in the Day« strikes a little different: I feel enraged - you know, in a good way, in an excellent way. As the others, Keegan doesn’t waste a single word to tell this story.
»Maybe it’s just too much reality.«
It's so short and I don't want to spoil anything. Maybe I'll just say this: A man finishes his day at the office and starts his daily commute home. There he contemplates a huge "could have been". It takes a second to get the picture, but once I did - oh boy.
For those who read it, all I’ll say is this: the pages grew a bit fuzzy and my eyes stung (and I wanted to scream) as I read about the pancakes [this is partly a quote].
»Maybe it’s just too much reality.«
It's so short and I don't want to spoil anything. Maybe I'll just say this: A man finishes his day at the office and starts his daily commute home. There he contemplates a huge "could have been". It takes a second to get the picture, but once I did - oh boy.
For those who read it, all I’ll say is this: the pages grew a bit fuzzy and my eyes stung (and I wanted to scream) as I read about the pancakes [this is partly a quote].
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Cursing