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Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

112 reviews

mrs_reads's review against another edition

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challenging emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This is beautifully written; so lyrical and lush with description. 

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kaanda's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0


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akisen's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25


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jolineliest's review against another edition

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challenging emotional inspiring slow-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

5.0

Am Anfang habe ich die ganze Zeit darauf gewartet, dass das Kind endlich stirbt, damit die Geschichte losgehen kann. Irgendwann habe ich mich dann aber in der tollen Sprache und immersiven Geschichte verloren und war einfach glücklich dabei zu sein. Maggie O'Farrell beherrscht die Mythenmetzsche Abschweifung in Perfektion. Aber dadurch zieht sie die Lesenden auch mit, immer tiefer in die Geschichte hinein. Alles ist so lebhaft beschrieben und so gut mitzufühlen, dass es schwerfällt, das Buch aus der Hand zu legen.

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juchinnii's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I’m not typically a fan of literary fiction, but I’m trying to branch out and I think this was a pretty good starting point. I did audio, which I think helped. The flow of the writing is lovely, and the narrator’s voice went well with it. The ending was wonderful, but it took a long time to get there. I liked how the story focuses on the women - William Shakespeare is never even mentioned by name, a great decision imo. My major qualm is that the entire story is basically spoiled in the blurb, and there really isn’t much beyond what they say in it. I guess they were assuming most people would know what happened to Hamnet historically, but I had no idea and I think the story would’ve hit better if I’d gone in totally blind. Also if you’re uncomfortable with long, detailed descriptions of birthing, maybe skip a couple chapters. I’m sure it resonates differently with mothers, but I sure wish I had. 

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nehaanna's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5


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morganeua's review against another edition

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emotional reflective 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? No

5.0

Perfectly crafted.

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sarasreading's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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4.5

This book was spellbinding in a way I wasn't expecting. It drew me in and I did not want to leave. I was surprised by the atmospheric and almost magical qualities it had, but it was wonderful, and I could not put this one down at all. I am definitely going to be reading more Maggie O'Farrell!

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laurajordensharris's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5


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marlensophie's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25


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