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I must confess that Foster, a short story by Claire Keegan, is one of the best stories that I've ever read in months. In just over 100 pages, the author explores the complexities of parenthood and childhood. Writing with an exquisite style.
The novel takes place in rural Ireland, where an unnamed girl has to live with foster parents for the summer while her parents deal with their difficulties. One of the most remarkable points of this novel is the idea of what constitutes a family, whether it's the blood relations or the people who offer your care and compassion when you need it most.
In my opinion, Forster offers a book club plenty of opportunities for discussion. How do we define family? What does it mean to be loved by strangers? How do small, seemingly insignificant moments shape our lives? The story's open-ended encourages a wide range of interpretations. This short story seeks a thought-provoking, poignant, and beautifully written read. Foster is an excellent choice.
Claire Keegan is an author already read on The EBC, we remind you that last year we read her book "Small Things Like These" and that it was an excellent gift for us readers, if you want to remember both the book and the author you can use the following link: "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan.
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