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Kobiety by Kristin Hannah

1024 reviews

adventurous challenging emotional 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: Complicated

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I found this book gripping even when I didn’t want to (I didn’t get enough work done today!). I was able to predict one of the major plot points. I think it was key to the story, but it is something that I hate / causes me to lose respect for characters and people in real life and left a sour taste in my mouth even while I was riveted. 

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challenging emotional sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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challenging emotional 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

This was a tough read for me, but worth it! I started reading/listening a little bit before the 2024 election and had to pause for a bit because it all was hitting too close to home, and I am so glad I finished it. Loved Julia Whelan as narrator of the book.

I don't normally read Historical Fiction, but absolutely loved the characters, the friendships and love, and even the dark truth of how all Vietnam war veterans were failed by those who had the luxury of being blind to the horrors. The strength Frankie had, even in her darkest moments, was inspiring as much as my heart broke for her. It was beautifully written, and I love that Kristin Hannah worked with veterans to ensure it was close to portraying the events and feelings that happened during and after the war. I easily got lost in the feelings of camaraderie, the pride/honor in serving the country, hurt/betrayal as the war progressed, the inevitable trauma that war brings, and the feeling of hope as healing can occur if given the right resources.

I cried at least three times listening to this book, like had-to-put-the-book-down sobbing. Highly recommend!

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adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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challenging emotional 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

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adventurous challenging informative 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: Yes

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challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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