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Small Things Like These
- Narrated by: Aidan Kelly
- Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
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Publisher's Summary
THE NEW NOVEL FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FOSTER, ANTARCTICA AND WALK THE BLUE FIELDS
'This is a tale of courage and compassion, of good sons and vulnerable young mothers. Absolutely beautiful.' -Douglas Stuart (Winner of the Booker Prize 2020)
'Marvellous-exact and icy and loving all at once.' - Sarah Moss
'A haunting, hopeful masterpiece.' - Sinéad Gleeson
It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces into his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he feels the past rising up to meet him - and encounters the complicit silences of a people controlled by the Church.
The long-awaited new work from the author of Foster, Small Things Like These is an unforgettable story of hope, quiet heroism and tenderness.
'[Claire Keegan] creates luminous effects with spare material, so every line seems to be a lesson in the perfect deployment of both style and emotion.' Hilary Mantel
Critic Reviews
'Marvellous-exact and icy and loving all at once.' -Sarah Moss 'A haunting, hopeful masterpiece.' -Sinéad Gleeson
'This is a tale of courage and compassion, of good sons and vulnerable young mothers. Absolutely beautiful.' -Douglas Stuart (Winner of the Booker Prize 2020)
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- A.
- 13-05-2023
Great story, but so short!
Loved this but I was starting to invest in the characters when it came to an abrupt stop.
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- Alexina1901
- 28-04-2024
Lyrical and lovely
Beautiful writing from Claire Keegan read with empathy and insight.
Extraordinary glimpse into the true horror of the Magdalene laundries and how religious and moral self-righteousness enables human beings to consider themselves more important than others.
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- MarnieB
- 12-05-2022
Excellent
I came here because of “Foster” and enjoyed them both as much as each other. Claire Keegan is a very talented writer and the narrator did a wonderful job. I would recommend this book/recording easily.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-02-2023
Great narration
Authentic at every level, this engaging story describes the many layers of a person’s deep origins and responses to life events through the eyes, mind and heart.
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- dr
- 07-10-2022
gritty tale of the human spirit
short but sweet. hard times bring out the best. as usual great production. recommended
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- MISS
- 12-01-2023
Heartfelt Story
Beautifully written story about a difficult subject, Keegan handles the subject with a delicate sense of time and place. The story stays with you.
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- judd
- 09-09-2023
Wonderful book
A heart -rending story of cruelty and kindness. What a thoughtful and brave man is Furlong. The writing is beautiful and so evocative. Superbly narrated also which added to the experience. I thoroughly recommend it
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- Annette
- 10-07-2023
Great detail
Great detail and colourful characters but I was disappointed as it was very short. Will read more of her books.
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- Michelle
- 01-12-2023
Provocative
I loved everything about this engaging and thought provoking short story. A great Christmas read!
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- Elizabeth Knight
- 17-12-2023
Poignant
A lovely story full of meaning and lessons. Narration was perfect. I highly recommend it.
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