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personius04's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
nessa1883's review against another edition
5.0
She’s done it again. I just finished and I cried throughout almost the entire book. The way she makes you feel so connected with the characters is mind blowing.
kimreadz's review against another edition
5.0
I have read several and enjoyed several Kristin Hannah novels, so it was a no-brainer that I wanted to read this one. But to be honest, even though I’d read she considered it her best, there is no way I expected it to match Winter Garden. Well, I was wrong! This is a powerful story; one that will move you to tears!
Jolene Zarkades is a helicopter pilot with the National Guard, married to Michael, a successful defense attorney. She loves her military career and her Guard family, but Michael is not a supportive military husband. He does not consider her ‘real’ military and is opposed to the was in Iraq. They are the parents of 2 daughters, 4 and 12, and their marriage has his a rough patch, made rougher when he announces he is not sure he wants to stay in the marriage. Almost immediately, Jolene learns she is to be deployed to Iraq, and Michael learns he will become Mr. Mom to the girls. This does not help his attitude towards Jolene’s career.
This is a story of a soldier living with the constant stress of war, and being away from her family. This is also the story of the family left at home and the stress of not knowing when or if their loved one will be coming home. There is sadness and triumph. Home Front is a powerful novel that will give you an appreciation of our military familes and the struggles they deal with and sacrifices they make for us.
My favorite quote...
“They are heroes, our soldiers, the men and women who go into harm’s way to protect us, our way of life. It doesn’t matter what you think of the war, you have to be grateful to the warriors, of who we ask so much.”
-- pg 326
Why did you choose this book? I’m a Kristin Hannah fan; everything she writes is good
When did you read this book? April 2012
Who should read this book? Kristin Hannah fans; readers who enjoy novels about families and relationships
Source: ARC won from Brazen Bookworm blog
Jolene Zarkades is a helicopter pilot with the National Guard, married to Michael, a successful defense attorney. She loves her military career and her Guard family, but Michael is not a supportive military husband. He does not consider her ‘real’ military and is opposed to the was in Iraq. They are the parents of 2 daughters, 4 and 12, and their marriage has his a rough patch, made rougher when he announces he is not sure he wants to stay in the marriage. Almost immediately, Jolene learns she is to be deployed to Iraq, and Michael learns he will become Mr. Mom to the girls. This does not help his attitude towards Jolene’s career.
This is a story of a soldier living with the constant stress of war, and being away from her family. This is also the story of the family left at home and the stress of not knowing when or if their loved one will be coming home. There is sadness and triumph. Home Front is a powerful novel that will give you an appreciation of our military familes and the struggles they deal with and sacrifices they make for us.
My favorite quote...
“They are heroes, our soldiers, the men and women who go into harm’s way to protect us, our way of life. It doesn’t matter what you think of the war, you have to be grateful to the warriors, of who we ask so much.”
-- pg 326
Why did you choose this book? I’m a Kristin Hannah fan; everything she writes is good
When did you read this book? April 2012
Who should read this book? Kristin Hannah fans; readers who enjoy novels about families and relationships
Source: ARC won from Brazen Bookworm blog
mmanschu's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Abandonment, and War
Moderate: Alcoholism
marekemp's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
bremdey's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kristen1994's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
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? Yes
3.75
mmerlot's review
4.0
“They are heroes, our soldiers, the men and women who go into harm's way to protect us, our way of life. It doesn't matter what you think of the war, your have to be grateful to the warriors, of whom we ask so much. To whom we sometimes give too little.”
Whew this one had me crying and thinking about life and my friends and family after September 11th. I was too young to understand why family members and friends came back from the war all messed up but old enough to remember the war in Iraq and all the controversy around it.
This book is about a mother that goes to war after 9/11. And comes back with PTSD, & how she deals with life back home. Her marriage was on the rocks before she left for war and now she comes back trying to navigate motherhood, and being a wife that is suffering mentally and physically.
“How could it be harder to come home than go to war”
You can tell Kristin Hannah did her research. This story had me sad and angry all at the same time. I do think this story wrapped up a little to quick for me but I still loved this one.
I definitely recommend this book.
Thank you to all the brave men & women of the armed services. ❤️
My KH Book Ratings-
✨The Woman- 5 Stars
✨The Great Alone- 5 Stars
✨Firefly Lane- 5 Stars
✨The Nightingale- 4.5 Stars
✨Home Front- 4 Stars
✨Summer Island- 4 Stars
✨True Colors- 4 Stars
✨Fly Away- 4 Stars
This is my third KH book this month, clearly I'm not even trying to be happy.
Whew this one had me crying and thinking about life and my friends and family after September 11th. I was too young to understand why family members and friends came back from the war all messed up but old enough to remember the war in Iraq and all the controversy around it.
This book is about a mother that goes to war after 9/11. And comes back with PTSD, & how she deals with life back home. Her marriage was on the rocks before she left for war and now she comes back trying to navigate motherhood, and being a wife that is suffering mentally and physically.
“How could it be harder to come home than go to war”
You can tell Kristin Hannah did her research. This story had me sad and angry all at the same time. I do think this story wrapped up a little to quick for me but I still loved this one.
I definitely recommend this book.
Thank you to all the brave men & women of the armed services. ❤️
My KH Book Ratings-
✨The Woman- 5 Stars
✨The Great Alone- 5 Stars
✨Firefly Lane- 5 Stars
✨The Nightingale- 4.5 Stars
✨Home Front- 4 Stars
✨Summer Island- 4 Stars
✨True Colors- 4 Stars
✨Fly Away- 4 Stars
bookhoarder76's review against another edition
5.0
What an amazingly emotional story! I can't even put into words my feelings right now. I laughed, I cried, I was scared, worried and then I cried some more. I felt like I was right there living this story along with the characters. So very moving. The respect I have for our Military increased throughout this story. Very well done Kristin Hannah!