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A review by feelingpeachygreen
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Beautifully written. Thoughtful insight into grief.
My only criticism was that the ending was a little bit bathetic imo. This is probably because I'm not super familiar with the play Hamlet though. I know the basic plot and struggled to see Hamlet character = Hamnet child.
My only criticism was that the ending was a little bit bathetic imo. This is probably because I'm not super familiar with the play Hamlet though. I know the basic plot and struggled to see Hamlet character = Hamnet child.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse