Small Things Like These : Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2022

Behold, a magnificent new edition of Claire Keegan's critically acclaimed and bestselling masterpiece, "Small Things Like These". This literary gem has been transformed into a major motion picture featuring the esteemed Cillian Murphy.

Keegan's novel has garnered numerous accolades, including the prestigious Orwell Prize and the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award. It has been shortlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize and the Irish Novel of the Year at the Dalkey Literary Awards. Moreover, it has been hailed as one of the "100 Best Books of the 21st Century" by The New York Times.

Esteemed authors and critics have lavished praise upon this work. Damon Galgut deems it "exquisite", The Times declares it "masterly", while Colm Tóibín proclaims it "astonishing". The Herald describes it as "miraculous", and Douglas Stuart simply states, "Absolutely beautiful".

The narrative unfolds in 1985, in a quaint Irish town. As the yuletide season approaches, we follow Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, navigating his busiest period. As he goes about his rounds, he finds himself grappling with echoes of the past and confronting the pervasive silence of a community under the Church's influence.

Readers have been profoundly moved by "Small Things Like These". They describe it as gripping, thought-provoking, and hauntingly beautiful. Many attest to its profound impact, praising its moral depth and the weight carried by each carefully chosen word. This concise yet powerful novel has been lauded for its ability to explore the heights and depths of human nature, leaving an indelible mark on those who experience it.

Product Information:

Book ISBN:	9780571392605
Book Author:	Claire Keegan
Book Format:	Hardback
Book Imprint:	Faber & Faber
Book Publisher:	Faber & Faber
Book Dimensions:	144 x 205 x 15 cm
Book Publication Date:	2024-10-10
Book Pagination:	128 pages
Book Weight:	234g