Small Things Like These (Oprah's Book Club) - Claire Keegan

Small Things Like These (Oprah's Book Club)

By Claire Keegan

  • Release Date: 2021-11-30
  • Genre: Literary Fiction
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 626 Ratings

Description

**OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK, DECEMBER 2024**

**NEW YORK TIMES BOOK CLUB PICK, DECEMBER 2024**

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CILLIAN MURPHY

A New York Times Bestseller Shortlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize Winner of the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction

One of the New York Times's 100 Best Books of the 21st Century

"A hypnotic and electrifying Irish tale that transcends country, transcends time." —Lily King, New York Times bestselling author of Writers & Lovers

Small Things Like These is award-winning author Claire Keegan's landmark new novel, a tale of one man's courage and a remarkable portrait of love and family

It is 1985 in a small Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man faces into his busiest season. Early one morning, while delivering an order to the local convent, Bill makes a discovery which forces him to confront both his past and the complicit silences of a town controlled by the church.

An international bestseller, Small Things Like These is a deeply affecting story of hope, quiet heroism, and empathy from one of our most critically lauded and iconic writers.

Reviews

  • Worth reading, time flies in this book.

    5
    By Damaryz - R.
    Excellent, relatable story of courage and doing the right thing despite risking it all.
  • Large

    5
    By MagFieldRev
    Nothing small about Furlong. He sees his world, feels it, reasons it out and decides to change it.
  • Touching

    5
    By CBeegan
    Beautifully written. Equal parts soulful and sad.
  • Exquisite writing

    4
    By KatieLBK
    However…..this is a 36 page short story not a 128 page short novel as described. Very disappointing. That said, this is a sensitive, moving, beautifully written story.
  • Small Things Like These

    4
    By Artymusician
    I loved the writing, but the ending was not satisfactory. Too short but very moving.
  • Outstanding

    5
    By Davis, CA
    Moving, evocative story.
  • Beautiful.

    5
    By AmandaErskine
    Beautiful.
  • A treasure of a book! Every word.

    5
    By GGrenDC
    How had I missed this jewel of a book?