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.
The 4624th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2020
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 384
- Words
- 95,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 8 lists:
- 22nd on Readers Pick Their 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 62nd on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (Book Enthusiast Substack)
- 74th on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)
- Women's Prize for Fiction (Women's Prize for Fiction)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)
- Bill Gate's Book Recommendations (Bill Gates)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Fiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)