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Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
5.0

This story may be short, but wow - it is incredibly powerful. Claire Keegan captures so much in so few pages: family, courage, and the weight of silence in a small town bound by the church.

Bill’s quiet strength and the choices he makes left me reflecting long after I closed the book. It’s haunting in the best way - gentle in tone but heavy in impact.

I’ll be honest: I had no idea this part of history was happening on the other side of the world, and it broke my heart. Keegan shines a necessary light on truths that should never be forgotten.

A beautifully written, thought-provoking modern classic. Short, yes - but unforgettable.