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A review by mengzhenreads
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
emotional
medium-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? Yes
3.75
Overall I thought this was a good book, but it wasn't as great as I thought it would be. The writing was really gorgeous, and I enjoyed the concept of the book but honestly a lot of times the characters and relationships fell a bit flat, especially Isabelle. Even though she was a total badass, sometimes she felt more like a caricature of a “rebellious girl” with no other personality traits or defining qualities. I also didn't think that the romance was necessary since it didn't feel very well developed and was quite rushed and wished that they just devoted that time to a deeper exploration of the sister bonds and other themes in the book. Still was really well written and I can definitely see people liking this a lot more so honestly I would recommend it.
Graphic: Death, Rape, Violence, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Child death, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, and War
Minor: Cancer, Genocide, Homophobia, and Suicide