pickHAMNET was a deeply moving, beautifully written read for me. I loved the lyrical prose and the quiet, intimate way it explores grief, family, and love—especially through Agnes‘s perspective. The pacing is gentle and sometimes slow, but it felt purposeful, allowing the emotion to really settle in. It‘s not a fast read, but it‘s a powerful and haunting one that will stay with me a long time. #lastreadof2025
If you‘re on the fence about seeing the movie, just do it! It‘s SO good, and a really exceptional adaption. I think you‘d like it without having read the book, but seeing it after reading made it so much more special.
Have some tissues on hand!
pickThis is a book about grief and love. “A Novel of the Plague“ doesn't really cover it. That the plague is involved becomes less important than the relationships. It isn't an easy book to read if you have a soul. A historical imagining, O'Farrell illuminates the shadows of the historical icon known as Shakespeare, giving life to stories untold and names unsung.
pickThere were many stunning sentences and wonderful turns of phrases. I was pulled deeply into this story quickly. And there was more than one part I read with a lump in my throat.
Random book from our personal library.
Read a different edition in 2005 and later rated it ★★★★☆
