Posted: Jan 04, 2021 2:19 pm
1. Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
A novel inspired by the family of Shakespeare (who is a character in the book but never explicitly named). It's absolutely fantastic. The first part of the novel is split into two storylines: the first the initial meeting and marriage of the couple, and the second the lead up to the death of one of the children (not a spoiler, it says it on the back cover). The second part of the book is then the aftermath of the death. Highly recommended.
A novel inspired by the family of Shakespeare (who is a character in the book but never explicitly named). It's absolutely fantastic. The first part of the novel is split into two storylines: the first the initial meeting and marriage of the couple, and the second the lead up to the death of one of the children (not a spoiler, it says it on the back cover). The second part of the book is then the aftermath of the death. Highly recommended.