A review by elisabethkatee
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

there was no doubt this book would or could be rated any less than 5 stars. Hannah's deep dive into Icelandic history told through the most heart-wrenching, head-churning accumulation of words is truly unlike anything i've ever read! the writing for one is drop dead gorgeous, i couldn't help but take photos of like every page to savour and never forget. I cried - i balled and i shivered with fear - the slow burn of this story truly got its hold on me. Thank you Hannah for this fictional masterpiece of icelandic history which has for real got me so intrigued and wanting to know more !
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