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Historical Fiction · MelancholicA coal merchant in 1985 Ireland
Small Things Like These
See it on Amazon2021Moderate readFast pace
What it is about
Bill Furlong, a coal merchant in a small Irish town in 1985, discovers a secret at a convent. Keegan’s 2021 novella is about conscience.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy stories set firmly in a real time and place, with a melancholic mood and a fast pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Ireland · Conscience · Church
Screen adaptation
Small Things Like These (2024)
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About the author
Claire Keegan2 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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