A review by balfies
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

emotional informative reflective 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

A beautifully wrought exploration of the lives of Shakespeare's family - his wise woman wife Agnes, his children, and especially the death of his son Hamnet. Really gorgeous and emotive exploration of what it means to love and grieve and communicate with the human experience.
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