Small Things Like These

Про книгу

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.

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Джерела дають у середньому 8,1 за 832 оцінками. За такої кількості голос читачів важить 82%, і бал лишається 8,1 — середнє категорії «Історичний роман» (7,9) майже не зрушує його.

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Найпопулярніші рецензії на Hardcover (із зазначенням авторів).

• EN

  “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…”

  ★ 2/5kassthereader на Hardcover

• EN

  “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…”

  ★ 4/5lewisharwo на Hardcover

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