The Good People is Hannah Kent’s much
anticipated second novel. Set in 19th century Ireland, it is the story
of maiden, mother and crone; Mary, Nora and Nance and a changeling child,
Michael. It’s the story of the "disagreeable relationship between the ancient
traditions and Catholicism", of a world in “secret sympathy with itself” and
human attempts to have agency and our preference for the rational. It’s also a
novel both dark and enjoyable with an accessible narrative with some gorgeous
turns of phrase. I sat down with Hannah when she was in town for the Tasmanian launch of The Good People. You can listen to the interview here.
Here is an interview (podcast) about Burial Rites, her first novel, which tells the story of Agnes Magnusdottir, the last woman executed in Iceland.
The Good People, Picador, 781743534908
What a refreshing read! Your words have a way of turning even the simplest ideas into little sparks of joy. It’s like sipping on a perfectly brewed cup of inspiration—warm, comforting, and just the right amount of uplifting. Keep sprinkling that magic! ✨ (P.S. I may or may not have grinned the whole time!) 😄 darknet market
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