A review by shmandanas
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was a nice tale of a family living through the plague. I had a really clear image of the whole family. And I'm glad the story tried to shift it's focus from the famous Shakespeare to his family, but at times it still felt too focused on Shakespeare himself.