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Foster
Book • 1900
In this novella, Claire Keegan tells the story of a young girl sent to live with foster parents, John and Edna Kinsella, on a farm in rural Ireland in the summer of 1981.
The girl, who is unused to home comforts, finds affection and warmth in the Kinsellas' care and begins to blossom.
However, the story is marked by an underlying tension and the eventual revelation of a secret that threatens her newfound happiness.
The narrative explores themes of family, belonging, and the profound impact of kindness on a child's life.
The book is praised for its sparse yet elegant prose and its ability to evoke powerful emotions through subtle storytelling.
The girl, who is unused to home comforts, finds affection and warmth in the Kinsellas' care and begins to blossom.
However, the story is marked by an underlying tension and the eventual revelation of a secret that threatens her newfound happiness.
The narrative explores themes of family, belonging, and the profound impact of kindness on a child's life.
The book is praised for its sparse yet elegant prose and its ability to evoke powerful emotions through subtle storytelling.
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