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tragicdramatic23's review against another edition
emotional
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
angelamarie_33's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
justbkathleen's review
emotional
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
5.0
jsimk23's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
4.75
nattylite16's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
aktunmore's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
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
5.0
Wow this book! 5 stars for sure. Historical fiction about the women that served as nurses in the Vietnam war. I didn't know much of anything about this time and now I do. I thought the first half of the book, when she was at war was going to be it, but then to follow her life at home too was heartbreaking in a new way.
A book that made me cry, but I would recommend to anyone.
A book that made me cry, but I would recommend to anyone.
africhik's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
keri_barber's review against another edition
5.0
This is the historical fiction story of Frankie, a well-to-do, fresh out of nursing school, naive young woman who enlists with the Army during the Vietnam War. It takes you through her experiences and relationships during the war as well as when she returns, trying to adjust back into civilian life and cope with society's misconstrued views towards her involvement in Vietnam.
The story broaches subjects that may be triggers for some including familial issues, love and loss, wartime monstrosities, alcoholism, substance abuse, civil unrest, tactical herbicides and miscarriages, PTSD, treatment of combat veterans, and women deployed to combat zones, but not recognized as veterans.
This has been my ABSOLUTE favorite story so far this year! It took me on an emotional roller coaster, and I had to stop a couple of times to process those feelings before I could continue with the story. The plot twists left me yelling at some of the characters and screaming out loud! I highly recommend this book.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the audio arc in exchange for an honest review.
The story broaches subjects that may be triggers for some including familial issues, love and loss, wartime monstrosities, alcoholism, substance abuse, civil unrest, tactical herbicides and miscarriages, PTSD, treatment of combat veterans, and women deployed to combat zones, but not recognized as veterans.
This has been my ABSOLUTE favorite story so far this year! It took me on an emotional roller coaster, and I had to stop a couple of times to process those feelings before I could continue with the story. The plot twists left me yelling at some of the characters and screaming out loud! I highly recommend this book.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the audio arc in exchange for an honest review.
keri_barber's review
5.0
This is the historical fiction story of Frankie, a well-to-do, fresh out of nursing school, naive young woman who enlists with the Army during the Vietnam War. It takes you through her experiences and relationships during the war as well as when she returns, trying to adjust back into civilian life and cope with society's misconstrued views towards her involvement in Vietnam.
The story broaches subjects that may be triggers for some including familial issues, love and loss, wartime monstrosities, alcoholism, substance abuse, civil unrest, tactical herbicides and miscarriages, PTSD, treatment of combat veterans, and women deployed to combat zones, but not recognized as veterans.
This has been my ABSOLUTE favorite story so far this year! It took me on an emotional roller coaster and I had to stop a couple of times to process those feelings before I could continue with the story. The plot twists left me yelling at some of the characters and screaming out loud! I highly recommend this book.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the audio arc in exchange for an honest review.
The story broaches subjects that may be triggers for some including familial issues, love and loss, wartime monstrosities, alcoholism, substance abuse, civil unrest, tactical herbicides and miscarriages, PTSD, treatment of combat veterans, and women deployed to combat zones, but not recognized as veterans.
This has been my ABSOLUTE favorite story so far this year! It took me on an emotional roller coaster and I had to stop a couple of times to process those feelings before I could continue with the story. The plot twists left me yelling at some of the characters and screaming out loud! I highly recommend this book.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the audio arc in exchange for an honest review.
cbika's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0