Plot Summary
Hamnet is a lyrical historical novel about the death of Shakespeare’s young son, Hamnet, and the devastating ripple effect on his family — especially his wife Agnes — exploring grief, marriage, and the story behind the play Hamlet.
My Review
I can see why many people love this book – it is beautifully written and a very insightful story to be told surrounding the Shakespeare family. There is a lot of depth to this book making it an emotional read.
I would say it maybe took me a moment to fully get into this one & sometimes found it a bit difficult to follow the plot.
Overall a good read though and enjoyed seeing this book come to screen after reading.
Interesting links
She Writes
Exclusive Interview: Maggie O’Farrell Talks Hamnet, Shakespeare and Her Best Writing Advice.
Waterstones
10 minutes with Maggie O’Farrell.
The Book Review – Podcast
New York Times podcast.
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