Hamnet - Maggie O'Farrell 5/5

[Nicole D.]

There was a lot of Booker Buzz about this book, and I really hope that the reason it wasn't longlisted is because it wasn't submitted. I adored this book and I really didn't expect to.

I know very little about Shakespeare and nothing about Hamlet, yet I was sucked right into this world. I found the writing perfect, the story moved at a great pace and I was never bored.

This novel dealt so beautifully with grief. There was a delicate level of empathy which brought you into the pain without heavy-handedness.

Interesting characters, great story, well told. I've not read a lot of O'Farrell but do plan to read more after this.

A 2020 favorite.

[Susie]

I'm yet to get to this one and your review has me excited to give it a go soon. Thanks!

[Nicole D.]

Sadly, I'm finding it better than the Booker books I've read thus far.