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A review by fairytales
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This was an amazing read but a sad one. It made me cry and reflect and learn: a nearly five star read, though a hard one at points. That being said, I do want to make note of some historical inaccuracies pointed out here. I’d need to do my own research but a number of these seem valid: https://steveclarkauthor.com/the-nightingale-a-seriously-fraud-historical-thriller/
Graphic: Rape, Torture, Violence, Antisemitism, War, and Deportation
Minor: Cancer