Claire keegan - Small Things Like These

A thought provoking novel, that is written so exquisitely. Set in a small Irish town in 1985. The main character Bill Furlong I became so invested in, his whole life especially his emotional journey, I won't forget it.
At just over 100 pages, this novella will be one of the most powerful, courageous and beautiful books you will ever read. I will definitely be keeping my eye out for all future books from Claire Keegan and also having a look at her previous books.


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