A review by yallshouldread
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

dark informative reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

I personally enjoyed this book, and found it to be a very quick, informative, reflective story that highlights the expectations and treatment of women through the eyes of “authority” figures - including just men as a general population as if they in themselves were an institution like the catholic church. The writing did fall a little flat for me in some moments, and overall it was an experience that felt dissociative in a similar way to my perception of our main character. I felt as if the story wasn’t completely seen through, and was unsatisfied with the ending - which very well may be the point, and I respect that. I would recommend this book to readers who are looking for a fast, poignant novel to question their own morality and the good vs evils in the world.