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A review by ophelia_reads
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
First third felt slow. Second third was painful but powerful. The ending was gorgeous and felt like a great payoff for the time spent on the first two thirds. This was my first Maggie O’Farrell book and it makes me want to read more. Her protagonist (not the title character) is thoughtfully crafted and easy to empathize with. I love how she handled Shakespeare, the character who I expected to dominate the narrative (I was wrong.)
Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Alcoholism and Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual content