Wonderful, insightful, full of tenderness and regret - 5 star

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 is often the human condition. Cathal leaves the office on Friday taking the bus home nothing to look forward to but memories expecially those pertaining to a woman named Sabine. As the evening advances the significance of the date becomes apparent, how things might have been different if Cathal had acted in a more positive way. If you are not familar with the writing of this author then this short story is a great introduction.