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A review by charlottefaye
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I am so glad I picked up this book. It felt daunting going into a historical fiction with so much hype and a different prose to what I am used too. However the book was beautiful and moving. I preferred the first part of the book over the second, discovering Agnes character and her history but overall it was a moving story and one that I am glad I have read. The writing style really added to the story and Agnes was such a wonderful character.
A book definitely outside of my usual reads but I’m glad I read it and I definitely want to check out the marriage portrait next!
A book definitely outside of my usual reads but I’m glad I read it and I definitely want to check out the marriage portrait next!
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Child death