A review by sshabein
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Beautiful, sad, and immersive. One of the most accurate depictions of grief I have ever read, but also one of the better descriptions of the panicked love a mother can feel for her children.

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