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Not a single sentence wasted
Drawing you in from the very first word, you will fly through the pages as a dynamic & authentic story unfolds. Just 47 pages long; Keegan is the master of... READ MORE
The way that Claire Keegan can captivate you in less than 100 pages is impeccable.
The way that Claire Keegan can captivate you in less than 100 pages is impeccable.
So Late in the Day is undoubtedly my favourite Claire Keegan yet. Narrat... READ MORE
Impactful and affecting in it's brevity.
This short story is a powerful character study of Cathal, a man that recalls past events of a romantic relationship and the impact of his behaviours on it.... READ MORE
fantastic as always!
Claire Keegan has done it again, she's written another novel where she's taken my breath away in such few pages and left me speechless.
Keegan has such a ... READ MORE
Perfection yet again
The way Claire writes is beyond beautiful. She can write about rural Irish life like no other. The yellow of the shaving light, the sounds and smells took ... READ MORE
Short and Superb!
Claire Keegan has such a gift for crafting beautifully written stories that suck you in in only a handful of pages and this was no exception. She's managed... READ MORE
a powerful statement
keegan’s ability to find meaning in the quiet complacency of the every day world, will never fail to astound and dazzle me. it is this talent that not only... READ MORE
Perfect as per usual!
Claire Keegan’s writing is genius and this is just another example of that! This is a powerful and thought-provoking look at modern romantic relationships ... READ MORE
Claire Keegan does it Again
This is a short self contained story and as with Claire Keegan's other writing, really makes the significance of every day things shine in such a beautiful... READ MORE
A suckerpunch of a book!
What initially seems to be the story of a sorrowful man remembering his lost love is a disquieting portrait of the man as a misogynist.
Perfect for a short, thoughtful moment of reflection.
Claire Keegan is an InstaBuy author for me - I love the way she conjures full characters and their lives in very few pages.
‘So Late in the Day’ took me... READ MORE
A writer with so much power
Designed to be devoured in one sitting. Every word has meaning and Claire Keegan's writing has the power to do so much with so little. An incredible short ... READ MORE
Thought-provoking and moving
Everything Claire Keegan writes totally floors me, and this was no exception. In this miniature, Cathalis returning home from his Dublin office, thinking a... READ MORE
A great slice of life book
A thought provoking slice of life book encapsulating not only the mundanity of life, but the hard hitting regret of a failed relationship. The book follows... READ MORE
Short And Powerful
In a world of excess, Claire Keegan stands out as a glimmer of excellence. Her work is the very definition of the economy of words. She's able to make a 10... READ MORE
A small book with an immense impact
So Late in the Day completely floored me with how precise and powerful it is. The writing is incredibly accurate – not a single word feels wasted. For such... READ MORE
A master of her craft
Claire Keegan is a master of her craft, making you feel so much in so few pages, with not a word wasted. Her prose is spare but lush, interrogating and res... READ MORE
Immaculate (as always) !
Simply put, if Claire Keegan writes it I will read it. I know for some people, maybe surprisingly so, the size of such a slender book can be off-putting, h... READ MORE
Synopsis
After an uneventful Friday at the Dublin office, Cathal faces into the long weekend and takes the bus home. There, his mind agitates over a woman named Sabine with whom he could have spent his life, had he acted differently. All evening, with only the television and a bottle of champagne for company, thoughts of this woman and others intrude - and the true significance of this particular date is revealed.
From one of the finest writers working today, Keegan's new story asks if a lack of generosity might ruin what could be between men and women. Is it possible to love without sharing?
Publisher information
- Publisher: Faber & Faber
- ISBN: 9780571382019
- Number of pages: 64
- Dimensions: 168 x 129 x 4 mm
- Weight: 146g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allA disappointing hardback pamphlet
Claire Keegan first came to my notice through reviews of her earlier work; 'Small Things Like These'. The setting in its entirety was very familiar to me ... READ MORE
So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan
This is a teeny book written with great skill. It tells the story of a bloke and his relationship with a woman from his work. The man seems ordinary, but h... READ MORE
So late in the day by Claire Keegan
So Late In The Day by Claire Keegan is a short story about Cathal and his long weekend ahead. Over the weekend Cathal will be thinking of Sabine, with whom... READ MORE
Gentle and thought provoking
This book held great promise for me when I purchased it. The other books that I have read by this author have been fabulous but this was slightly disappoin... READ MORE
exceptional short stories
I've always loved Clare Keegan's writing, she is an author who manages to convey so much in so few well chosen words. These short stories were no exception... READ MORE
Superb!!
This was a must buy! Claire Keegan is such a fabulous author, this story is only a few pages but it is simply superb.
Absolutely recommended.
Torn
OK, so...
This is a great story. As one might well expect.
However, to me, it should not have been published as stand-alone; better, instead, between the... READ MORE
Unsatisfying
An odd little book that is so brief you can almost read it whilst drinking a pot of tea. The characters are all deeply unpleasant, flawed and with no redee... READ MORE
The Way I See You
Recently Claire Keegan has topped my revered author list. “Small Things Like These” is maybe the best thing I have read in years and I found her novella, “... READ MORE
Short but perfectly formed
Cathal leaves his work in a Dublin office for a long weekend at his home in a more rural area. When he gets there he considers a woman called Sabine and ov... READ MORE
Wonderful, insightful, full of tenderness and regret
The writing of Claire Keegan is sublime. With such a light touch she expertly highlights the nuances of life, the subtle distinction and complexities that ... READ MORE
Needs a little more
I'm afraid that this book turned out to be less than I expected from the write up, and sadly i found it dull and with little to hold my interest,
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Strong but not long
Lovely the way you sympathize and ooh no... what just happened..?
I would have liked more pages.
Another masterpiece
Immediate start. No messing around. Imagined myself in Dublin straight away…in the July heat and then on the bus home …evocative and so well written it sit... READ MORE