46 pages 1 hour read

Maggie O’Farrell

Hamnet

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Reviews & Readership

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Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet receives widespread acclaim for its poignant prose and emotional depth, skillfully blending historical fiction with intimate family drama. Critics laud its exploration of grief and loss, though some note a languid pace. Overall, it captivates with its rich character development and evocative atmosphere.

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Who Should Read Hamnet?

Readers who enjoy literary historical fiction rich in emotional depth and lyrical prose would appreciate Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet. Comparable to Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall and Geraldine Brooks' Year of Wonders, it appeals to those interested in Shakespearean history and intimate family narratives.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
British Literature
Topics
History: European
Gender / Feminism
Health / Medicine
Period
Elizabethan Era
Themes
Identity: Femininity
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Values/Ideas: Order & Chaos