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A review by wynterstrike
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
4.25
"I always thought it was what I wanted: to be loved and admired. Now I think perhaps I'd like to be known."
What a gorgeous story about the things we'll do for those we love and for the sake of humanity. This novel drew tears from me like none other. The focus on love in all it's forms - parent/child, sisters, friends - was appreciated and made the characters and their choices more relatable.
I do think the pacing was strange at some points, and I particularly felt the ending was rushed. The story could've taken more of a dive into the horrors and struggles faced by the French women in WW2 but I don't think that would've helped the vibe Kristin Hannah was going for.
If you're a big history buff and enjoy more historically accurate books, be warned, this may not give you what you're looking for. The occupation of this little countryside village by such a number of Nazis seemed a bit strange but if you can look past that and read the book as fiction, you'll get a beautiful story of love and survival.
What a gorgeous story about the things we'll do for those we love and for the sake of humanity. This novel drew tears from me like none other. The focus on love in all it's forms - parent/child, sisters, friends - was appreciated and made the characters and their choices more relatable.
I do think the pacing was strange at some points, and I particularly felt the ending was rushed. The story could've taken more of a dive into the horrors and struggles faced by the French women in WW2 but I don't think that would've helped the vibe Kristin Hannah was going for.
If you're a big history buff and enjoy more historically accurate books, be warned, this may not give you what you're looking for. The occupation of this little countryside village by such a number of Nazis seemed a bit strange but if you can look past that and read the book as fiction, you'll get a beautiful story of love and survival.