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A review by pagesandpixels
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
5.0
I generally avoid World War II books because of the generational anxiety passed down to me from my grandfather, who survived the holocaust. My Jewish family lives with the remnants of the past, and as an empath, it's too much to face and close to home.
Now, The Nightingale was an exception because of my love for Kristin Hannah and multiple recommendations from friends. I cried many times throughout the book because I know the stories of those who survived and those tortured and murdered. For many who will read this book, who may not know much about the Holocaust, it’s important to remember that while this story is fictional, the experiences described throughout are just a small example of the human's ability to commit unbelievable atrocities and the capacity of love.
Now, The Nightingale was an exception because of my love for Kristin Hannah and multiple recommendations from friends. I cried many times throughout the book because I know the stories of those who survived and those tortured and murdered. For many who will read this book, who may not know much about the Holocaust, it’s important to remember that while this story is fictional, the experiences described throughout are just a small example of the human's ability to commit unbelievable atrocities and the capacity of love.