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4.51 AVERAGE
4.51 AVERAGE
A better title for this would have been “the woman”-singular since it was really only one woman’s perspective of serving and returning from Vietnam. I kept waiting for a POV shift and it never came. As with all of KH’s stories, I loved the powerful storytelling and historical context. I had goosebumps and tears in my eyes turning the last page. Lost a star for me for redundancy in the plot and lack of changing pov. Still a great story, especially if you like historical fiction and need a break from all the WWII novels that saturate that genre
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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:
Yes
Beautifully written, Kristin Hannah has a remarkable ability to transport readers to another time in history. The book vividly portrays the struggles of a nurse during the Vietnam War and the inner battles faced by countless veterans upon returning home.
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book had me googling the Vietnam War while I was still listening to it and after finishing it. It had me asking my parents about what it was like to grow up in that era and wondering what family members may have served in that war. Needless to say the main characters story stuck with me. A great read.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.25 ⭐️ | Enjoyed my time with this one, learned a lot about the contribution of nurses in Vietnam and the shocking dismissal of their service upon their return. Loved the female friendships. Felt the second half of the book dropped in pace and felt a little contrived perhaps. 🦋