A review by angrybookworm
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I really enjoyed reading this book. I like the way it told this story without ever saying Shakespeare's name or actually giving him a perspective really (he's had his chance to say what he wants). There is one entire chapter about the journey of a flea that was entirely unnecessary and at the end of the book I still didn't really understand the point. But enjoyable nonetheless.