A review by natreadthat
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

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

3.5

 A short, quintessentially Irish novella. I am not a novella girly, but kept seeing this audiobook pop up on Libby and figured why not. 
 
Christmas is coming and Bill Furlong is making his rounds delivering coal. He’s also trying to understand why he feels stagnant in life and pondering the small things. Bill uncovers a disturbing secret at the local convent that forces him to question his morals. 
 
Wrapped up in 2.5 hours, this audiobook does what it sets out to do: educate the reader on the Irish Laundries for “fallen women” and inspire people to speak up when no one else does. 
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