Burial Rites
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Hannah Kent
Set against Iceland's stark landscape, Hannah Kent brings to vivid life the story of Agnes, who, charged with the brutal murder of her former master, is sent to an isolated farm to await execution. Set against Iceland's stark landscape, Hannah Kent brings to vivid life the story of Agnes, who, charged with the brutal murder of her former master, is sent to an isolated farm to await execution. Horrified at the prospect of housing a convicted murderer, the family at first avoids Agnes. Only Tv=ti, a priest Agnes has mysteriously chosen to be her spiritual guardian, seeks to understand her. But as Agnes's death looms, the farmer's wife and their daughters learn there is another side to the sensational story they've heard. Riveting and rich with lyricism, Burial Rites evokes a dramatic existence in a distant time and place, and asks the question, how can one woman hope to endure when her life depends upon the stories told by others?
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Author
Hannah Kent
Pages
336
Publisher
Little, Brown
Published Date
2013-09-10
ISBN
0316243906 9780316243902
Ratings
Google: 4
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"This story was sad and heartbreaking. "
Sandy Lopez
"I personally did not like this novel. It’s very depressing and sad. "
Jody Meece
"This is a largely underrated novel. The writing style is gorgeous and the story is as interesting as it is sorrowful. If you enjoy crime, romance, and historical work, then this is the book for you. "
Emily
"This is set in 1829 Iceland. It's based on a true story, and it will break your heart"
Carol Blakley
"Dnf for now "
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Chrissy
"This book is one of my all time favourites. It inspired my dream vacation to Iceland. I could read it over and over. "
Kinsey
"This novel is in my top 5 favorite books of all time. Haunting and brilliant. "
Amber
"In reality I would give this book like a 2.5. It was a interesting read, but I would find it hard to recommend to other people."
Lo'Kee Wright
"Actual: 3.5 stars"
Liesl Prentice
"“Haunting” would be the right way to describe this novel. I travelled to Iceland for the long weekend and I wanted to read something that was set there. This was a great recommendation (shout out to the site Tale Away for their reading list!) because this novel was not only meticulously researched, it evoked the land itself. I honestly wasn’t that into it since I started it before I arrived in Reykjavík, but once I saw the landscape and met the people, the book made so much more sense. It was very “literary,” and while I loved the letters and references to the sagas at the beginning of each chapter, I was slightly annoyed by the switching between first and third person. I know it’s a dramatic subject and all, but it was a little overwrought in my opinion. Still, a fantastic novel, I especially recommend it to anyone traveling to Iceland...and I also recommend traveling to Iceland, it was awesome!"
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