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A review by miagic_tome
The Women by Kristin Hannah
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book tore me apart.
I started the audiobook without realizing that one of my favorite narrators was reading. Julia Whelhan’s narration, wide array of voices and accents, and ability to bring out the emotions on the page are phenomenal, and this was no exception.
I didn’t know what I was getting into by picking up this book, and going in blind meant I was knocked off my feet time and time again. The visual descriptions were equal parts vivid and horrifying. Being inside Frankie’s mind felt so real as her life was upended again and again. I enjoyed the long winding route Frankie took to get where she ended up and while I don’t know if I could read this book again, I definitely think it earned its place on the bestseller lists
I started the audiobook without realizing that one of my favorite narrators was reading. Julia Whelhan’s narration, wide array of voices and accents, and ability to bring out the emotions on the page are phenomenal, and this was no exception.
I didn’t know what I was getting into by picking up this book, and going in blind meant I was knocked off my feet time and time again. The visual descriptions were equal parts vivid and horrifying. Being inside Frankie’s mind felt so real as her life was upended again and again. I enjoyed the long winding route Frankie took to get where she ended up and while I don’t know if I could read this book again, I definitely think it earned its place on the bestseller lists
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Mental illness, Sexism, Blood, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Car accident, Abandonment, and Alcohol