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Claire Keegan: Small Things Like These (2021, Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated) 4 stars

Shortlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize

"A hypnotic and electrifying Irish tale that transcends country, …

Review of 'Small Things Like These' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Powerful little book. A compelling view of things through the eyes (and heart and mind) of Bill Furlong, a surprisingly sensitive man fighting against complicity. I enjoyed the descriptions of the crows at several points in the story. I both read and listened to the book (about 50-50) and thought the audiobook narration by Aidan Kelly was good.