歷史小說第 32 名
Small Things Like These
- 87
- 頁數
- 約 1.5 小時
- 閱讀時長
- 《紐約時報》暢銷書 · 上榜 1 週
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關於本書
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.
分數的組成
各來源在 832 則評分上的均值是 8.1。數量到了這個級別，讀者票占權重的 82%，分數就停在 8.1——歷史小說的均值 7.9 幾乎拉不動它。
| 來源 | 平均 | 評分數 | 權重 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.5 | 15 | 2% |
| Hardcover | 8.1 | 817 | 98% |
讀者的聲音
Hardcover 上獲讚最多的書評（註明作者）。
“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…”
常見問題
《Small Things Like These》的評分是多少？
10 分制下 8.1 分，來自 2 個獨立來源的 832 則讀者評分。
Small Things Like These值得讀嗎？
832位讀者給出8.1/10，高於歷史小說書架上74 %的書。
讀完《Small Things Like These》大概需要多久？
以平均速度約 1.5 小時，共 87 頁。
《Small Things Like These》排第幾？
在目前的快照中位列歷史小說第 32 名。
《Small Things Like These》上過暢銷書榜嗎？
上過——在《紐約時報》榜單上 1 週，最高第 13 名。銷量只作展示，從不計入分數。
《Small Things Like These》有多長？
共 87 頁，比歷史小說榜上 99% 的書更短。
喜歡這本的話
同一書架（歷史小說），評分 8.1，與這本書最接近。
