Burial Rites
by Hannah Kent
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent holds a highly rated rating of 4.01 out of 5, based on 41.2K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 336 pages.
About Burial Rites
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?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Hannah Kent |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 336 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.01 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 41,209 |
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What genre is Burial Rites?
Burial Rites is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Burial Rites worth reading?
Based on 41.2K reader ratings, Burial Rites has an average score of 4.01 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Burial Rites?
Burial Rites has 336 pages.
Who wrote Burial Rites?
Burial Rites was written by Hannah Kent. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for Burial Rites?
The ISBN-13 for Burial Rites is 9780316243920.0.
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