Burial Rites Hardcover | Pages: 336 pages

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Title	:	Burial Rites
Author	:	Hannah Kent
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	Deluxe Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 336 pages
Published	:	September 10th 2013 by Little, Brown and Company
Categories	:	Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Mystery

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A brilliant literary debut, inspired by a true story: the final days of a young woman accused of murder in Iceland in 1829. 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 Tóti, 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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Original Title:	Burial Rites
ISBN:	0316243914 (ISBN13: 9780316243919)
Edition Language:	English
Characters:	Agnes Magnúsdóttir, Natan Ketilsson, Björn Blöndal, Reverend Jóhann Tómasson, Pétur Jónsson, Fridrik Sigurdsson, Sigrídur Gudmundsdóttir, Steina Jónsdóttir, Lauga Jónsdóttir, Margrét Jónsdóttir, District Officer Jón Jónsson
Setting:	Iceland
Literary Awards:	Barry Award Nominee for Best First Novel (2014), Guardian First Book Award Nominee (2013), Victorian Premier's Literary Award for People's Choice (2014), Davitt Award for Debut Novel (2013), Australian Independent Booksellers Indie Book Award for Debut Fiction (2014) Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) for Literary Fiction (2014), Women's Prize for Fiction Nominee (2014), The Stella Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2014), Specsavers National Book Award Nominee for International Author of the Year (2014), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2013), International Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (2015), Voss Literary Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2014)

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I have literally just closed the covers on this book and my heart feels heavy. A novel based on true events and characters, Burial Rites tells the story of Agnes Magnusdottir; a woman condemned to death for the murder of her employer. This was a haunting read; from the eerie prose, dripping in darkness, to the ravens that constantly circle the farms, waiting for a sign of vulnerability from the animals. Hannah Kent creates the atmosphere of rural Iceland in the 1800's with flawless accuracy. I

Sublime. Astonishing. Beautiful. Two things astound me about this book, the first is that it is Hannah Kent's first novel. Simply put, it's a masterpiece. The second is that the novel is based on a true story.The novel is atmospheric and beautiful, sad, sorrowful and pitiful moments are all the way through it, yet there is also kindness, warmth and courage. It's an incredible book.It's set in Iceland in 1829-1830, a barren and unforgiving place and time to live. Agnes does not have long to live

Five stars with bells on! It is rare to find a debut novel as sophisticated, beautiful, and gripping as this one. The desolation of the harsh Icelandic winter is felt in the very bones, it's so hauntingly descriptive. The feelings of despair & the depth of fear are such, that I was almost holding my breath at times. I resented any intrusion that halted my reading of this book, that's how gripping I found it. Hannah Kent has announced her arrival in the literary world with an absolute gem of

Outstanding debut novel by Kent. I thought this was wonderfully written and the story captivating. I did not mind the change in voice. I found it enriched the story and was not confusing. This novel is based on a true story set in Iceland. A story of Agnes, a woman charged with the murder (along with 2 other servants) of her former employer. After being imprisoned and beaten she is sent to live with a family while waiting for her execution. Horrified at the prospect of housing a convicted

In 1829, Jon Jonsson is tasked with housing condemned murderer Agnes Magnusdottir at his family farm while she awaits her execution. Margret, Jons wife, has steeled herself and their two daughters to support Jon in his unenviable position. She is unprepared for the moment her resolve softens when she meets the prisoner for the first time.The criminal wore what seem to be a servants common working dress of roughly woven wool, but one so badly stained and caked with dirt that the original blue dye

Another UPDATE Iceland is revisiting the circumstances of the trial. Fascinating stuff! Have a look. http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news...UPDATE On 16 August 2017, the author added a video about the book to her website: http://hannahkentauthor.com/The video itself is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpyAo...5★+Rósas poetry kindled the shavings of my soul, and lit me up from within.Hannah Kent writes about a dark, forbidding time in an unforgiving landscape, but she shines her light into

they said i must die. they said that i stole the breath from the men, and now they must steal mine. on 12 january 1830, agnes magnúsdóttir was beheaded for her accused and convicted involvement in the murder of two men. she was the last person to be executed in iceland. this is her story.her hauntingly beautiful story. this book is such a good reminder that knowing what someone has done, and knowing who someone is, are two completely separate things. i appreciated the care with which this story