n° 32 en Roman historique
Small Things Like These
- 87
- Pages
- environ 1,5 h
- Temps de lecture
- Best-seller du NYT · 1 semaine dans la liste
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À propos du livre
Small Things like These is a historical fiction novella by Claire Keegan, published on 21 October 2021 by Faber and Faber. In 2022, the book won the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction, and was shortlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize and the Booker Prize. It was adapted into a film of the same name starring Cillian Murphy.
D'où vient le score
Les sources donnent une moyenne de 8,1 sur 832 notes. À ce volume, le vote des lecteurs pèse 82% et la note reste à 8,1 — la moyenne de Roman historique (7,9) ne la déplace guère.
| Source | Moyenne | Notes | Poids |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8,5 | 15 | 2% |
| Hardcover | 8,1 | 817 | 98% |
Avis de lecteurs
Les critiques les plus appréciées sur Hardcover (créditées).
“This was my first book in many years, and I could see what the book was trying to explore, themes of complacency, moral responsibility, and the question of what we do when faced with a choice between self-interest and taking action. I appreciated the quiet way these ideas were presented and how the story focused on internal conflict rather than dramatic events. However, for me, the book felt as though I was reading toward the final page expecting something more to happen. The restrained style meant the payoff didn't fully land for me, and I finished the book feeling slightly underwhelmed. But…”
“Wonderfully cosy yet powerful short story that was very pleasant to read approaching the festive season. Addressing and condemning the ability of people to ignore the suffering of those less fortunate, through the misguided belief that they are a "different" kind of people compared to themselves. The writing is the star of this book above all, highlighting the beauty in simple everyday things and people in ways that invoke vivid imagery that forces you to feel. I particularly enjoy the use of weather throughout the book, the pervasive cold of the Catholic church contrasted with the empathetic…”
Questions fréquentes
Quelle note a le livre Small Things Like These ?
8,1 sur 10, à partir de 832 notes de lecteurs issues de 2 sources indépendantes.
Small Things Like These vaut-il la lecture ?
Les lecteurs lui donnent 8,1/10 sur 832 notes, devant 74 % de l'étagère Roman historique.
Combien de temps faut-il pour lire « Small Things Like These » ?
Environ 1,5 heures à un rythme moyen : 87 pages.
À quelle place se classe le livre Small Things Like These ?
N° 32 en Roman historique dans l'instantané actuel.
Le livre Small Things Like These a-t-il été un best-seller ?
Oui — 1 semaines dans la liste du New York Times, au mieux n° 13. Les ventes sont affichées mais n'entrent jamais dans la note.
Combien de pages fait Small Things Like These ?
Il compte 87 pages — plus court que 99 % des livres classés en Roman historique.
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