Foster by Claire Keegan
Set in rural Ireland, the story follows a young girl who is sent to live with distant relatives for the summer while her mother prepares for the birth of another child. In this new environment, she experiences a sense of belonging and care that contrasts with her own family's struggles. As she forms a bond with her foster parents, she uncovers family secrets and gains a deeper understanding of love and loss, ultimately finding a sense of identity and acceptance. The narrative explores themes of family, compassion, and the impact of small acts of kindness.
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- Published
- 2010
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 89
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.1)
- Alternate Titles
- - Tres Luces
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 3rd on Best 25 Irish books of the 21st century: how readers voted (The Irish Times)
- 5th on The 100 best Irish books of the 21st century (The Irish Times)
- 60th on Truelit's 100 Best Books of the Quarter Century (/r/truelit)
- 255th on The Greatest Books of 2024 - Honorable Mention (The Greatest Books)
- 395th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)