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cassiejean's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Animal death and Slavery
emilyz543's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-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
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, and Abandonment
hhwanghyunjin's review
emotional
inspiring
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
4.25
As a history major, I always appreciate a well-written historical fiction novel, and Kristin Hannah's "The Four Winds" certainly delivers. Set during the Great Depression, the novel explores the experiences of one family in Texas as they struggle to survive amidst the Dust Bowl and the economic devastation of the era.
Hannah's writing is vivid and immersive, transporting readers to a time and place that feels both familiar and distant. The characters are richly drawn and sympathetic, particularly the protagonist, Elsa, who must confront incredible hardship and adversity in order to keep her family together.
At times, the novel can be bleak and harrowing, but there is also a sense of resilience and hope that pervades the story. Hannah does an excellent job of balancing the harsh realities of the time period with moments of beauty and tenderness.
Overall, I found "The Four Winds" to be a powerful and moving novel that offers a compelling portrait of a difficult time in American history. It's not always an easy read, but it's a rewarding one that I would highly recommend to anyone interested in the genre. I would give it a solid 4.25 out of 5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Addiction, Racial slurs, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing and Sexual content
gm_vak's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Child death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and Murder