A review by crowpeaches
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.75

I really enjoyed this book. It is a deep dive into grief, which is something I didn't know I needed. I also loved the descriptions of Agnes' cures and the plants she used to create them.
I also read this following the hype its received, and I would say said hype is absolutely deserved.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Terminal illness, Grief, Child death, Death of parent, and Animal cruelty