🇮🇸Burial Rites by Hannah Kent 🇮🇸
Set in Iceland 1829, the story of Agnes awaiting trial for murder. This is based on the true events (hopefully this isn’t a spoiler!) of Agnes Magnusdottir and two others who were the last to be executed in Iceland. The story tells of Agnes’ time with a family and a reverend while she awaits execution and of the events leading to her charge and trial. I found this really moving and loved the writing, the descriptions and the settings. I just felt for Agnes and Toti the reverend so much and how different their lives could (should?) have been. Would definitely want to read more Hannah Kent now
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2/11/2024, 9:38:51 PM