A review by laurabtbook
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Beautifully written. I felt immersed in the England of 1500 and in the life of Shakespeare's family. The complexity of grief was explored masterfully.