megcoss's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
slwyrostek's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nerdy_book_mom's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
jof's review against another edition
5.0
Óptimo começo de leitura para 2023! Um romance histórico, baseado na invasão e resistência francesa durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial. Algumas passagens à luz da realidade actual trouxeram a velha máxima que a história se repete. Baba e ranho, como se esperaria de um livro destes.
lemonyanemone's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I am devastated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Cancer, Hate crime, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Infertility, Pregnancy, Torture, War, Sexism, Child death, Death, Genocide, Racism, and Antisemitism
dsvperez's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
scalpelsandstories's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
5 ⭐️
Genre: Historical Fiction
A beautiful novel about the lives of two sisters in France during World War II and their struggle to survive and resist the German occupation of France. An incredible story of love, loss and survival and about the resilience of humanity. Kristin Hannah does an amazing job of writing inspiring, complex characters while not shying away from writing about the brutalities of war. The plot is suspenseful and well-paced with two timelines and multiple points of view that keep you guessing throughout. A powerful and moving novel, The Nightingale isn’t a book I’ll forget anytime soon.
If you love strong female characters and WWII historical fiction, definitely go read this book!
5 ⭐️
Genre: Historical Fiction
A beautiful novel about the lives of two sisters in France during World War II and their struggle to survive and resist the German occupation of France. An incredible story of love, loss and survival and about the resilience of humanity. Kristin Hannah does an amazing job of writing inspiring, complex characters while not shying away from writing about the brutalities of war. The plot is suspenseful and well-paced with two timelines and multiple points of view that keep you guessing throughout. A powerful and moving novel, The Nightingale isn’t a book I’ll forget anytime soon.
If you love strong female characters and WWII historical fiction, definitely go read this book!
melissabeth's review against another edition
5.0
I am speechless. This is the first Kristin Hannah book I have read and really wasn't sure what to expect. I've also read several books about World War II but none that focused on France. I look forward to reading more of her books and I highly recommend this one. It's the kind of book you climb into and live through.