A review by tinyjude
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

Agnes' fierce love for her children and the portrayal of her grief were the absolute highlights of this novel. I loved how painful it was to read all those passages.

I also loved the moment in which she attends the representation of Hamlet and understands what her husband intended to do. It was a good callback to her words a hundred pages before, and what any parent would want to do for their child.

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