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A review by flowerbinsh
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
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I'm gonna be honest, I'm not thoroughly impressed with this book. I think it's too short, as what I believe should have been accomplished fell flat. I wanted to learn more about the convent and how Eileen felt about it. Did the daughters know anything about it? How did the nuns control so much of the power? There are so many questions left unanswered because all that matters is Furlong's acknowledgement of his privilege as a white man and his shortcomings in spite of the power he holds. Furlong seems to be put on a pedestal that he doesn't quite deserve, I think.
This novel could've had so much more going for it if it was just 100 pages more. That being said, I do think it brings up interesting discussions surrounding blissful ignorance.
I'm gonna be honest, I'm not thoroughly impressed with this book. I think it's too short, as what I believe should have been accomplished fell flat. I wanted to learn more about the convent and how Eileen felt about it. Did the daughters know anything about it? How did the nuns control so much of the power? There are so many questions left unanswered because all that matters is Furlong's acknowledgement of his privilege as a white man and his shortcomings in spite of the power he holds. Furlong seems to be put on a pedestal that he doesn't quite deserve, I think.
This novel could've had so much more going for it if it was just 100 pages more. That being said, I do think it brings up interesting discussions surrounding blissful ignorance.