A review by nicoleisalwaysreading
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

challenging emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book has a very interesting tone in that it feels detached and stilted on purpose but also very intimate at times. Its pace forced me to slow down, which I’m not sure I like, but I didn’t hate. This is a tender story about ordinary magic, love, family, loss, and storytelling. The ending is fantastic.
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