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A child is taken by her father to live with relatives. The contrast between the foster parents and the child's real parents is strong, and the child thrives in the love she receives. But then she must return home.
Foster is a tiny novel of less than a hundred pages, and every word counts. It almost feels like a meditation.
So happy for those who told me about this author... ...more
Foster is a tiny novel of less than a hundred pages, and every word counts. It almost feels like a meditation.
So happy for those who told me about this author... ...more
Foster is a masterful, deeply moving novella that distills the complexity of love, loss, and belonging into luminous prose. The story, told through the eyes of a young girl placed in the care of strangers, unfolds with quiet power, drawing the reader into an emotional journey that is both tender and profound.
Set in rural Ireland, Foster beautifully captures the quiet rhythms of country life, steeped in the culture and unspoken emotions of an Irish community. Keegan’s ability to capture the unsp ...more
Set in rural Ireland, Foster beautifully captures the quiet rhythms of country life, steeped in the culture and unspoken emotions of an Irish community. Keegan’s ability to capture the unsp ...more
4.5 stars.
A sweet story.
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