A review by maddness22
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing 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? Yes

4.25

A quiet and kind Christmas read (that I read on a snowy day in April). The Magdalen laundries are truly the thing of horror in Irish history and this shows the awful nature of these institutions while also providing an incredible amount of empathy and heart. Good little punch of a heartfelt read!