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Foster
It is a hot summer in rural Ireland. A child is taken by her father to live with relatives on a farm, not knowing when or if she will be brought home again.
Claire Keegan’s piercing contemporary classic Foster is a heartbreaking story of childhood, loss, and love; now released as a standalone book for the first time ever in the US
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The book was decent but not very engaging, possibly due to its simple plot. While the story wasn't dull, it didn't quite match what I was looking for at the time and due to that it failed to fully captivate my interest.The author's clear and straightforward writing style was commendable,so was the incorporation of a hidden plot twist. Overall, the book offered an uncomplicated reading experience, providing a refreshing departure from more comple...read more
Really enjoyed the Irish voice for the audiobook and the last chapters were really good, it’s just this type of light story isn’t for me.
This short story completely surprised and captivated me. Keegan is a master at creating powerful visuals, messages, and characters with minimal words. In just 92 pages you know these characters and grow to love some of them. What's it about? For me, it was all about acceptance, value, respect, love and the lack or loss of them. There is occasional humor along with loads of wisdom.
"We go to the ... chemist where she asks for Aunt Acid..." : )
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"We go to the ... chemist where she asks for Aunt Acid..." : )
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