A review by megwhitlock
So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan

emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I love all of Claire Keegan's short stories with all my heart; she is one of the best writers of this generation. Her ability to create a three dimensional and fully rounded character in under 50 pages (more so than some manage in a whole book) is a real skill, and I love stepping into her worlds, even if just for an emotionally charged snapshot. Reading her work always feels like reading just a slice of something much bigger, but never feels disjointed or cut short too soon. Her ability lies just as much in what she doesn't say, in as what she does. 
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