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Literary Fiction · MelancholicA girl sent away for a summer
Foster
See it on Amazon2010Easy readFast pace
What it is about
A young girl is sent to live with a childless couple on a farm for the summer. Keegan’s 2010 story is a small, moving work about kindness.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a melancholic mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Childhood · Ireland · Family
Screen adaptation
The Quiet Girl (2022)
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About the author
Claire Keegan2 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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