Burial Rites

Name: Burial Rites
Brand: Pan Macmillan Australia
SKU: 9781761263149
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By Hannah Kent

4.03

( 116,815 ratings, 14,109 reviews)

Summary

Burial Rites by Hannah Kent, set in Iceland in the 1820s, tells the haunting story of Agnes Magnúsdóttir, a woman sentenced to death for her role in the murder of two men. The novel explores her final days as she awaits execution, delving into her past and challenging the perceptions of guilt and redemption within a remote, close-knit community.
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This book may appeal to you if you're captivated by gripping narratives set in historical settings. It delves into the true story of a woman accused of murder in 19th century Iceland, exploring themes of justice, truth, and redemption. Ideal for fans of atmospheric and character-driven stories.

Burial Rites

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THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING DEBUT SENSATION OF THE DECADE

In northern Iceland, 1829, authorities condemn Agnes Magnusdottir to death for her part in the brutal murder of two men.

Agnes is sent to the farm of District Officer Jon Jonsson and his family to await execution. She is shunned by all, except the young reverend appointed as her spiritual guardian. As the summer months yield to a bitter winter, Agnes's story begins to emerge. And as her execution draws closer, the question burns more fiercely: did she or didn't she commit murder?

Based on a true story, Burial Rites is a profoundly moving novel about the ultimate price of freedom and the risks we take for love.

Praise for Burial Rites

'A story of swirling sagas, poetry ... Holds an exhilaration that borders on the sublime' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

'a wonderfully strange and haunting story' THE TIMES

'a debut of rare sophistication and beauty' OBSERVER

'beautiful and compelling' THE GUARDIAN

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Burial Rites by Hannah Kent has been praised for its atmospheric writing, well-researched historical detail, and compelling portrayal of its characters. Critics have lauded Kent's ability to bring 19th-century Iceland to life and her empathetic exploration of its protagonist's plight. Overall, it is considered a haunting and beautifully crafted novel.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761263149

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 June 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Picador Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 273g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Hannah Kent's first novel, the multi award winning international bestseller, Burial Rites, was translated into over 30 languages and is being adapted for film. Her second novel, The Good People was translated into 10 languages, nominated for numerous awards and is also being adapted for film. Devotion, her third novel, published in 2021, won Booktopia's Favourite Australian Book, and was shortlisted for multiple industry awards. Her original feature film, Run Rabbit Run, was directed by Daina Reid and starred Sarah Snook. Hannah is also the co-founder of Kill Your Darlings, and has written for The New York Times, The Saturday Paper, The Guardian, the Age, the Sydney Morning Herald, Meanjin, Qantas Magazine and LitHub. She lives and works on Peramangk and Kaurna country.