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Burial Rites: A Novel

Author:
Hannah Kent
Read by:
Morven Christie
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Ratings
Book
33
Narrator
17
Release Date
September 10, 2013
Duration
12 hours 0 minutes
Summary
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.

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 Tv=ti, 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?
Reviews
Profile Avatar Karyn C. Sep 2024

A very dark story that was hard to participant in but it was a great exercise in the discipline of abiding in discomfort. Beautiful written and wonderful narrated.

Profile Avatar Ester F. Jan 2024

well crafted narrative

Profile Avatar Ivie A. Jun 2022

Narrative was extremely well done. Wasted on such a foolish book.

Profile Avatar Susan Rollenhagen Aug 2020

A sad and haunting book. Would recommend for readers who enjoy historical fiction and stories about women.

Profile Avatar Erika W Sep 2017

I loved this book, so haunting and beautiful. The narrator was perfect, one of the best audiobooks I've listened to.

Profile Avatar Nichole Wulf Nov 2015

Great book. The narration made it for me, though! I listened in the morning so it was dark and a little cooler so I felt a part of the story. I found myself trying to copy the narration at times, sometimes just trying to say the names of place or people in the book. I can't imagine my success at reading it on my own. Thank you for a thrilling experience.

Profile Avatar Melanie Campbell Jan 2015

Fantastic book and fantastic narrator. I really enjoyed listening to this haunting tale.

Burial Rites: A Novel

Burial Rites: A Novel

Author: Hannah Kent
Read by: Morven Christie
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