Burial Rites

I really enjoyed this book. The story is based around true events from 1829 where a woman, Agnes Magnúsdóttir is due to be executed for murder. Agnes is sent to stay with a family in rural Iceland until the time comes, a family who did not volunteer for this duty. The story is told both in the form of present day events from a number of characters, as well as memories of the past retold.

It's a haunting story, more so knowing that it is based on true events and characters. The story is centred around Agnes and an under qualified priest who is charged with absolving her sin.

It's not for anyone who is looking for a light, happy humourous read. It is the opposite to all these things.

You should read it.