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"Hamnet" is a moving novel that draws its material from an untold story in Shakespeare's life in the sixteenth century. The story of the death of his son Hamnet at the age of eleven, and as a result, he wrote his tragic masterpiece "Hamlet." The narrative language begins simply and with short sentences as if it is being told to a child, then becomes more complex with the intricacy of events, their escalation, and the tangled relationships between characters. The language is captivating and transparent, like a woven dream, close to the spirit of our era, not immersed in an old vocabulary from the sixteenth century except when necessary. The relationship between Ophelia and Hamlet is melodic. There is a poetic rhythm in its writing and richness in describing the natural world, as we can smell the different leathers in the workshop of the shoemaker, and the scent of apples resting on the shelves of the winter store, some of which are separated by the width of a finger. As the book unfolds page after page, it carries the story to a conclusion filled with gentleness and hope: even the greatest sorrows, the most damaged marital relationships, and the most broken hearts can find some solace, some healing. Geraldine Brooks, journalist, book reviews in The New York Times A masterpiece, clearly showcasing "Hamnet" the intense changes in motherhood through its various stages, from the pain of childbirth to the inevitable pain of loss. The vivid emotions and lyrical prose are what we expect from Ophelia. National Public Radio This novel skillfully dissects grief. Only when it seems that the second part will turn into a tragic ending, does the novel take a stunning compensatory turn. The Times Literary Supplement