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 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

"I personally did not like this novel. It’s very depressing and sad. "

Jody Meece

"This is set in 1829 Iceland. It's based on a true story, and it will break your heart"

Carol Blakley

"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

"This is a hard book to review. It is historical fiction based on a real event and real people. You wonder how much was actually true since there is no way of ever know exactly what happened on that farm on the night in question. I'm overlooking that and it is what seemed to be a plausible story about the murders that occurred in Iceland. Even though you know what is going to happen at the end you still want to keep reading, hoping for a different outcome. The only complaint I have is that the book switched from first to third person a lot, which was distracting at times."

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"Beautifully written. I felt like I was in Iceland. Loved it !"