'The King's Speech was like a horror movie for me. I cried for most of it' - Maggie O'Farrell on her struggles with stammering

Maggie O'Farrell's childhood experience with stammering shaped her writing approach, providing unique insights into character development and emotional expression, as reflected in her novels.

Reflecting on the transition of Hamnet from page to screen, O'Farrell describes her feelings of intrigue and disconnection, noting, "It was very weird and very surreal to see my characters come to life in front of me."

O'Farrell's Hamnet, which encapsulates the profound grief of Shakespeare and his wife Agnes, has resonated with readers and critics alike, winning the Women's Prize for Fiction.

The anticipation surrounding the film adaptation of Hamnet, featuring actors Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, showcases the enduring impact of O'Farrell's storytelling and the universal themes of loss present in her work.

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