A review by zoegupta
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

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

4.5

not something i would have chosen myself (borrowed it from mom on vacation, she was reading it for book club) but i’m so glad i did! beautiful, vivid language, and very well fleshed out characters and gripping plot. very very sad but describes
grief, death, estranged relationships, etc
really beautifully and in a very nuanced way. would recommend!
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