Small Things Like These (Oprah's Book Club)

cant wait for the movie with Cillian

Beautifully written, sad story, like Dickens over a century later.

Heartwarming story about a coal provider reconciling with his family and local history in his town on Christmas Eve. Provides a glimpse into the guarded world of the Magdalene Laundries, and the network of people affected by it.

Hard to read without an Irish lilt.

I found Small Things Like These to be a cute little story, but it was a bit of a snooze fest, and I was grateful for its short length. While the story has a nice point and attempts to convey important themes, it felt drawn out even for a short story. The pacing didn’t quite hold my interest, and I struggled to stay engaged with the narrative. Overall, it just didn’t resonate with me as much as I had hoped.

Loved the premise and how concise it was. Did not stray off message, but still gave interesting loose ends that I want to further research. I'll read more of Keegan.