Are Maggie O'Farrell's books more heartache than 'Hamnet'? Here's a ranked list of her best novels, from the haunting 'My Lover's Lover' to the captivating 'The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox'. But here's where it gets controversial... O'Farrell's exploration of family secrets and the impact of trauma across generations in 'The Hand That First Held Mine' and 'After You'd Gone' may leave some readers questioning the role of fate versus free will. And this is the part most people miss... 'I Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushes With Death' offers a unique perspective on mortality, while 'The Marriage Portrait' reimagines a chilling historical episode, raising questions about the agency of women and girls in the Renaissance. So, are O'Farrell's books more heartache than 'Hamnet'? Dive into the ranked list and decide for yourself!
