A review by zoegupta
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
not something i would have chosen myself (borrowed it from mom on vacation, she was reading it for book club) but i’m so glad i did! beautiful, vivid language, and very well fleshed out characters and gripping plot. very very sad but describes really beautifully and in a very nuanced way. would recommend!
Spoiler
grief, death, estranged relationships, etcGraphic: Child death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Pandemic/Epidemic, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Grief