Thank you for the copy of Burial Rites,it had me hooked from the start,although not the sort of book I would usually choose.A gripping story told with sensitive detail and stunningly descriptive of the surroundings and weather.The tentative relationships between Agnes,the family and Toti are beautifully told and the ending is emotional,affecting all the characters,even Jon,in different ways.I think Toti had fallen a little bit in love with Agnes.
The contrast of the Epilogue,coldly stating the facts,adds a powerful and poignant conclusion.
Does Hannah Kent believe in the death penalty?
A brilliant book,all the more so for being Hannah's debut novel.Would definitely read more from Hannah.