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A review by leoniefnk
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
3.5
A really interesting imagining of a real-world event, this book casts a light on the complexity of human relationships as well as the limitations and challenges created by being poor and/or a woman. I'd never read a book that takes place in Iceland, so this was a nice introduction. There were multiple quite moving moments, though the 'twists' were not that surprising. Overall a solid read.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Confinement, and Murder
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse