A review by alisonvh
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

dark emotional informative 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? Yes

4.5

I didn't know what to expect with this book, but I ended up completely loving it. It follows two timelines, one starting with William Shakespeare meeting his wife, and the other starting with Hamnet realizing his sister is sick and trying to get help. I loved the portrayal of this family, and I thought the author did an excellent job showing how grief affects everyone differently.
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