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Hamnet and Judith
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At last, I am baptized into the O’Farrell world. And what an awesome discovery.
I was a little nervous picking this one up when I heard Shakespeare. I didn’t think I wanted to read this, but holy moly, I would have missed out on this exquisite writing and fabulous, yet heart wrenching story.
This is a remarkable tale of love.. Of man and woman and parents and children. A devastating death of a twin at the centre. The division that comes with loss. And a new appreciation for that that speech I was forced to learn back in grade 11. To be or not to be....
I will Remember.
This will go down as one of my all time faves!
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I was a little nervous picking this one up when I heard Shakespeare. I didn’t think I wanted to read this, but holy moly, I would have missed out on this exquisite writing and fabulous, yet heart wrenching story.
This is a remarkable tale of love.. Of man and woman and parents and children. A devastating death of a twin at the centre. The division that comes with loss. And a new appreciation for that that speech I was forced to learn back in grade 11. To be or not to be....
I will Remember.
This will go down as one of my all time faves!
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Reading Progress
April 10, 2021
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April 10, 2021
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April 12, 2021
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April 13, 2021
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April 13, 2021
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Finished Reading
February 14, 2022
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historical-fiction
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Apr 13, 2021 03:20PM
Wonderful review, Jen! I can feel your love for this book. 😊
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Great review, Jen! I hoped that you would love this.
Excellent review Jen, I loved it too. My first book from Maggie O’Farrell.
Kim wrote: "Great review, Jen! I hoped that you would love this."Was soooo good!
Michael wrote: "Wonderful review, Jen! I can feel your love for this book. 😊"Thanks Michael - this is truly a historical lovers masterpiece :)
Maureen wrote: "Excellent review Jen, I loved it too. My first book from Maggie O’Farrell."Yay....and we have more to consume :)
Happy to hear your nerves were for naught. Enjoyed your review, Jen.
Don't you love those happy surprises? I'm glad this turned out to be an unexpected favorite! Great review, Jen. :)
Zoeytron wrote: "Happy to hear your nerves were for naught. Enjoyed your review, Jen."Thanks ZT :)
Kat wrote: "Don't you love those happy surprises? I'm glad this turned out to be an unexpected favorite! Great review, Jen. :)"Yes, love those surprises. Thanks Kat :)
I enjoyed your review. It makes me want to read the book! However when I look for it I can see there are 2 titles. One is simply "Hamnet" and the other one is "Hamnet and Judith". Does anyone know if those two titles are the same book? And if not, which one should be read first?
Wow, a very enthusiastic review for a book I haven't heard of. I've still to read Hamnet, I'll see how I go with that one.
@margot - yes they are the same book. One title for the UK And the other for the US. Enjoy!!
Thanks Bianca - it’s the same book :)
Hallelujah and Amen!
I really enjoyed this one, too! Great review and happy you enjoyed it! Nothing better than a 5 read!
Wonderful review, Jen! I am starting this one soon and I am glad to see you loved it!
I'm glad you enjoyed this one too! I absolutely loved this book!! ❤
Wow! I’ve not heard of this but it’s going on my list. What a lovely and enthusiastic review Jen!
Terrific review, Jen! :)
Great review Jen, I've read Hamnet but had no knowledge of this one - so thanks for the heads up!
Cathrine ☯️ wrote: "Hallelujah and Amen!"Cheers!
Carmel wrote: "I really enjoyed this one, too! Great review and happy you enjoyed it! Nothing better than a 5 read!"Thanks Carmel - was awesome
Brenda ~Traveling Sisters Book Reviews wrote: "Wonderful review, Jen! I am starting this one soon and I am glad to see you loved it!"Hope you love it, Brenda. Looking forward to your thoughts!
Jen, so glad you loved it. I recommend any of her other novels!
Deb✨ wrote: "I'm glad you enjoyed this one too! I absolutely loved this book!! ❤"A must for all historical fiction lovers! :)
JanB wrote: "Wow! I’ve not heard of this but it’s going on my list. What a lovely and enthusiastic review Jen!"Oh if you enjoy historical fiction, Jan, you will treasure this one :)
Mark wrote: "Great review Jen, I've read Hamnet but had no knowledge of this one - so thanks for the heads up!"Mark - it's the same one with a different title. Just to confuse us readers :)
Beata wrote: "Terrific review, Jen! :)"Thanks Beata:)
Angela M wrote: "Jen, so glad you loved it. I recommend any of her other novels!"Thanks Angela - there was one I bought based on your recommendation. I feel so happy to have found another author to adore :)
Holly wrote: "Wonderful it was a five star Jen!!"So wonderful, Holly! :D
I really like Maggie O’Farrell, but was unsure about the Shakespeare theme, too. Think it’s the same book, Hamnet that I read, just a different Title b/c published in another country. I really liked the book, too. Thanks for your terrific review.
Kristine wrote: "I really like Maggie O’Farrell, but was unsure about the Shakespeare theme, too. Think it’s the same book, Hamnet that I read, just a different Title b/c published in another country. I really like..."It is the same book. Thanks Kristine!
Jen wrote: "Mark wrote: "Great review Jen, I've read Hamnet but had no knowledge of this one - so thanks for the heads up!"Mark - it's the same one with a different title. Just to confuse us readers :)"
Ahhhh - thanks Jen, well yes - this was terrific!
Mark wrote: "Jen wrote: "Mark wrote: "Great review Jen, I've read Hamnet but had no knowledge of this one - so thanks for the heads up!"Mark - it's the same one with a different title. Just to confuse us read..."
it was indeed!
Terrific review! I loved this one too!
A favorite of mine too! Awesome review Jen!
Thanks Marilyn & Karen!!
Man, I hate how they change titles between countries, especially given we live in a very globalised world.
Bianca wrote: "Man, I hate how they change titles between countries, especially given we live in a very globalised world."LOL me too. Makes no sense at all.
I just watched a fascinating movie All is True https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9206798/... which adds some to the story
Fabulous review, Jen! I need to get to this one. 📚🌹
Leslie wrote: "I just watched a fascinating movie All is True https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9206798/... which adds some to the story"oh...I will need to check it out. Thanks Leslie!
Kathleen wrote: "Fabulous review, Jen! I need to get to this one. 📚🌹"Oh Kathleen, I think you will adore this one!
Thanks Wendy!
Mary Beth wrote: "Fab review! Glad you enjoyed it. 💚"Thanks MB!
Love your review, Jen, I smiled when I saw you had just started reading it, and share your love of this one!
