The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

The Nightingale

Kristin Hannah

438 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad medium-paced

Description

A #1 New York Times bestseller, Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year, and soon to be a major motion picture, this unforgettable novel of love and strength in the face of war has enthralled a generation.France, 1939 - In the quiet village of C...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39,727 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
sad 77%
inspiring 48%
dark 43%
tense 41%
adventurous 37%
challenging 31%
reflective 30%
hopeful 23%
informative 17%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 26%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 23% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.52

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