Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
A Novel of the Plague
"Hamnet" is a deeply moving and beautifully written historical novel that reimagines the life of a young boy, Hamnet, who is the son of a glovemaker in Stratford-upon-Avon. The boy tragically dies at the age of 11, which leaves a profound impact on his family, particularly his father, who is inspired to write one of the world's most famous plays. The narrative alternates between the time leading up to Hamnet's death and the aftermath, providing an intimate portrait of grief, love, and the power of art.
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- Published
- 2020
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 384
- Original Language
- English
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- 3rd on Los mejores libros del siglo XXI, elegidos por 21 librerías españolas (elDiario.es)
- 8th on Best 25 Irish books of the 21st century: how readers voted (The Irish Times)
- 16th on The 100 best Irish books of the 21st century (The Irish Times)
- 22nd on Readers Pick Their 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 39th on Australia’s Radio National top 100 books of the 21st century (ABC Radio national)
- 62nd on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (Book Enthusiast Substack)
- 74th on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)
- 820th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Bill Gate's Book Recommendations (Bill Gates)
- Fifty French Writers Choose Their Favorite 10 Books - Honourable Mention (On en garde 10 ! Pour la littérature)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Fiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)
- Women's Prize for Fiction (Women's Prize for Fiction)