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Claire Keegan

Foster

Claire KeeganFiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 2010

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Claire Keegan

Foster

Fiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

89

Format

Novella • Fiction

Setting

Ireland • 1980s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Claire Keegan's novella Foster, a young unnamed girl in 1980s rural Southeast Ireland is sent to live temporarily with relatives, the Kinsellas, due to her parents' financial struggles. Through the couple's unexpected kindness and care, she experiences profound personal growth and grapples with the presence of their deceased son during her transformative summer stay.

Contemplative

Emotional

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.4

114,392 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Claire Keegan's Foster has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with critics praising its lyrical prose, emotional depth, and poignant storytelling. The novella's exploration of family dynamics and rural Irish life is highly lauded. Some reviewers mention it’s a bit short, leaving readers wanting more. Overall, Foster is acclaimed for its evocative and powerful narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Foster?

Readers who appreciate the quiet, profound storytelling found in Claire Keegan's Foster will likely enjoy this novella. The reader profile includes fans of character-driven narratives and rich, understated prose, similar to those who value Gilead by Marilynne Robinson and Atonement by Ian McEwan.

4.4

114,392 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

89

Format

Novella • Fiction

Setting

Ireland • 1980s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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