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erebus53's review against another edition
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.0
I am not entirely sure what this novella is trying to convey. The ending confused me and I don't know what the context for the last part of the story is, whether it is a dream, a wish, a time in the future, or what? It certainly captures a mood though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Abandonment
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Toxic relationship
booksawyer's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Death
Minor: Child abuse and Gun violence
idesofmarch's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Death
jayne17's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
amie_goblirsch's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
A very moving short story, and beautifully written. Keegan says so much with so little. This first person narration from the child surprised me at first but it worked so well. The story would have been nothing without it.
A very quick read (1-2 hours) but one that will stick with you.
Look forward to reading more from Keegan.
A very quick read (1-2 hours) but one that will stick with you.
Look forward to reading more from Keegan.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Alcohol
sofiatypes's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
sonlight21's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
crazytourists_books's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I didn't want it to end... and then it did and wanted some more!
I love Keegan's stories, she writes of simole peopleand ordinary lives, but it makes it so real, that it touches you without being overly emotional.
Gem, that's what this book is!
I love Keegan's stories, she writes of simole peopleand ordinary lives, but it makes it so real, that it touches you without being overly emotional.
Gem, that's what this book is!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
jackbifrost's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Abandonment
Moderate: Grief and Pregnancy
sheriffrockyraccoon's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I love reading Claire Keegan’s novels- she consistently hits the mark with beautiful prose and lovable characters that you root for at the end of every book.
Foster is no different. I cried a little at the end, which I can only hope turns out to be a happy ending for the characters involved. Keegan does a really great job of making you love her characters in few pages, which is very impressive.
I would have loved to have read more about the Kinsellas and how they spent their time with the narrator, but I also appreciate the concise nature of Keegan’s novels.
I recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast, contemporary fiction read. I was able to read this in one sitting but still feel fulfilled by great writing and a beautiful story.
Foster is no different. I cried a little at the end, which I can only hope turns out to be a happy ending for the characters involved. Keegan does a really great job of making you love her characters in few pages, which is very impressive.
I would have loved to have read more about the Kinsellas and how they spent their time with the narrator, but I also appreciate the concise nature of Keegan’s novels.
I recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast, contemporary fiction read. I was able to read this in one sitting but still feel fulfilled by great writing and a beautiful story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Child death