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The Women by Kristin Hannah

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sour_tangent's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

Wow! Seriously. Wow!

My Dad was POW in Vietnam, was captured during the Tet Offensive & spent time at the Hanoi Hilton. Both my grandmothers were combat nurses during Vietnam & my Dad's Mom worked for The League of POW/MIA Families after her return. I understand so much more now 😭

My Mom read this book 1st, then my Dad & now I have. My Dad says that Kristin Hannah's descriptions of places he's been were "extraordinarily accurate" & how she wrote the war & the aftermath, when they returned was "excruciatingly well written". He said the book was hard to read at times due to painful memories but also very healing. It was the best of times & the worst of times.

I feel like this book was written for me, but im not narcissist enough to "actually" believe that, but I needed this book more than I will ever realize. Her characters were heartbreakingly real & I felt every word & every painfully real moment. I've never cried so much from a book & even after finishing a book. I know these characters & I've now seen these places because of Kristin's amazing storytelling.

This book is one of the absolute best books I've ever read!! Get a box of tissues... or maybe 3 & strap in for a journey you'll never forget. This book made its spot on my top shelf that I reserved for my favorites & ones I will reread again & again. 👏bravo👏 standing ovation 👏 someone make this into a series because it's too much for a movie & it needs to be told.

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haleybrieanna's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny informative sad tense fast-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

4.75

I read this book so quickly, it was very hard to put down, very emotional, very informative, and very worth a read.

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sabripolin's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective 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

4.0

this was longer than it needed to be, many parts felt repetitive and even preach-y. If there was more finesse or editing to the writing, would have added half a star or so!
I also was originally disappointed in the focus on romance, but I actually see that storyline as a part of Frankie as an unreliable narrator. I do appreciate the finesse Kristin Hannah put on describing

frankies attraction to Rye in Vietnam

from the outset… I was sus of him all along smh

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seasonofreads's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

I closed the book a few minutes ago and am still wiping tears away. Beautifully rendered. Heartbreaking and plot twisting and so very human. One of the best books I’ve ever read. If you don’t know anything about the nurses of the Vietnam War- read this book. Their courage and sacrifice should be noticed by one and all.

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syd14m's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The book is informative and intriguing in the way it portrays that no kinship can match that of the kind women share and the strength they hold. Women and their sacrifices are valuable too.

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carly_the_librarian's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional informative sad tense

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was totally hooked and couldn't stop reading! I really appreciate the subject matter as well as the research KH did to make this story as accurate as possible. I learned a lot reading this book as well.

What I liked:
- I especially enjoyed Part 1, set in Vietnam. It was fast paced mixed with war, hospital emergencies, and dramatic romance.
- I loved the friendship between Frankie, Barb, and Ethel.
- There were quite a few unexpected plot twists- especially with Rye!

What I didn't like:
- Part 2 was a harder read. I think it is an important part of the Vietnam veteran experience, so I see why it was important to include it. However, it was tough to see Frankie continually hurt herself and not catch a break for so long. I felt it was perhaps a bit too much at times.
- The romance in this book definitely kept me guessing, but there wasn't a satisfying end in my opinion. The storyline with Rye was heartbreaking. I didn't see their story ending the way that it did which made me feel for Frankie. I felt like the ending was hinting that she and Jamie might end up together, although I wish that had been solidified more. However, I do think that part of the character development for Frankie was learning to be happy on her own after letting romantic relationships affect her happiness for so long.

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morethanmylupus's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Women can be heroes.

Once again, Hannah has managed to write an incredibly moving novel on a rarely-covered topic.

I thought the first part in Vietnam was really long given that the book is supposed to be about what happens when she gets home. However, as I kept reading, I could see why Hannah wrote it the way she did. The first part really sets the stage for Frankie's return and the way the impacts of the trauma of the war play out in her life. The characters were complex (and, for once, not all white - something I often struggle with in Hannah's novels).

It did feel like the time period was repeatedly forced on us. How many times did we need to be told that someone was wearing bell bottoms? By the end, I was rolling my eyes at every mention of the clothing.

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