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The Women by Kristin Hannah
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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? N/A
5.0
A book you'll want to add to your reading list for next year!
Thank you, St Martins Press, for the gifted copy of The Women! {partner}
Genre: Historical Fiction
Time: Vietnam War
Format: 📖
Pub Date: 2.6.2024
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
The Women is the first book I've read about the Vietnam War — not just in the U.S. during the war but in the middle of a combat zone. It's brutal, honest, and unapologetically honest about life for those serving during that time.
Once I started reading The Women, everything else was put down, and it had my full attention. I stayed up too late each night and got up early just to read a few more pages. I constantly talked about the story to my friends, family, and husband (really anyone who would listen). In true Kristin Hannah fashion, it grabbed my heart and didn't let go until the end.
The only two issues I had with the book were that I wanted more time with Francis during the war. That part of the book had me sitting on the edge of my seat, consumed by every word. It's an integral part of history that is often forgotten because of how it reflects our country. The second half of the book had too much focus on a love interest of Francis. Maybe Hannah was trying to show how the world had broken Francis down and left her doubting everything she thought she knew, but Francis could take on the world alone.
Speaking of Francis - I loved her and ached for all she endured before, during, and after the war. I had no idea that women who served were treated so terribly. The way that Kristin Hannah told Francis' story brought to life all of the atrocities of the Vietnam War - the loss, the anger, the silence; it was all there.
The Women may be set over 20 years, but the story is so addicting that time will fly by once you sit down to read it. Add The Women to your 2024 most anticipated reads list - you don't want to miss out.
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Thank you, St Martins Press, for the gifted copy of The Women! {partner}
Genre: Historical Fiction
Time: Vietnam War
Format: 📖
Pub Date: 2.6.2024
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
The Women is the first book I've read about the Vietnam War — not just in the U.S. during the war but in the middle of a combat zone. It's brutal, honest, and unapologetically honest about life for those serving during that time.
Once I started reading The Women, everything else was put down, and it had my full attention. I stayed up too late each night and got up early just to read a few more pages. I constantly talked about the story to my friends, family, and husband (really anyone who would listen). In true Kristin Hannah fashion, it grabbed my heart and didn't let go until the end.
The only two issues I had with the book were that I wanted more time with Francis during the war. That part of the book had me sitting on the edge of my seat, consumed by every word. It's an integral part of history that is often forgotten because of how it reflects our country. The second half of the book had too much focus on a love interest of Francis. Maybe Hannah was trying to show how the world had broken Francis down and left her doubting everything she thought she knew, but Francis could take on the world alone.
Speaking of Francis - I loved her and ached for all she endured before, during, and after the war. I had no idea that women who served were treated so terribly. The way that Kristin Hannah told Francis' story brought to life all of the atrocities of the Vietnam War - the loss, the anger, the silence; it was all there.
The Women may be set over 20 years, but the story is so addicting that time will fly by once you sit down to read it. Add The Women to your 2024 most anticipated reads list - you don't want to miss out.
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