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luluread's review against another edition
challenging
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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
hannicola's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This book was everything is needed to be truly heartbreaking but inspiring in its truest form. Even though the characters Vianna and Isabelle were fictional, you know there similar stories from people who endured the war but were heroic and survived. This book was written beautifully and i did love that you was not sure which sister had survived. I cannot believe i have only read this book now!
rachlincs's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
readingwithleina's review against another edition
5.0
I've never read a book so heartbreaking yet beautifully raw at the same time. My education on WW2 was very little and reading the realness of this book has changed my whole perspective on war changing humans. Half of my heritage is German. Learning about WW2 has always made me feel a bit of shame for the hate part of my heritage has given to other humans. Love is still love even in war. Family love can never be broken in war. I will never stop recommending this book. It has changed my life and how I live in this day in age. Never to take advance of the freedom that has been given to me. Freedom in both my Christian beliefs and freedom from those to have given their lives for people like me. I hope that every young person who has persecuted Veterans or haven't given more respect for their bravery, read this book with such gratitude.
carolinefleet's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
christina_grace's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
maryanneross's review against another edition
5.0
How can I begin to talk about this book? It's a women's story of love and war. How often do we think of war as simply a men's story? The Nightingale tells of 2 very brave sisters and the part they played in the French Resistance during WW II. Parallels can be drawn among The Nightingale, All the Light We Cannot See, The Book Thief, and Unbroken. But Kristin Hannah narrates a different story. While I've read many books about Europe and the US during WW II and post WW II, I learned a different history lesson while reading Hannah.
Like The Book Thief, it tells of the people left behind. It tells how war has a deep influence on all, not just the soldiers. It tells that while the Nazis were "cleansing the population" so that their world could be a better place, their world was decaying.
The Nightingale is also a political story of proud resistors. What would you do? What would I do? Often I admit to myself that I would be one of the quiet majority who would go along with the world around me because I would want to stay safe, stay alive. But perhaps when resistance comes early, our decisions would be easier. I can't help but think about the comparisons which have been made between Nazi Europe and our own current political situation in the US. Of course resistance comes at a price. In The Nightingale, Isabelle is passionate about her country, her France. Am I passionate enough about my US? This is a question that I asked myself repeatedly while reading The Nightingale.
I highly recommend this book for history buffs, voracious readers, and political enthusiasts. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves to read about brave women, strong women. Finally, I recommend this book for those who believe that learning from the past is protection for our future.
Like The Book Thief, it tells of the people left behind. It tells how war has a deep influence on all, not just the soldiers. It tells that while the Nazis were "cleansing the population" so that their world could be a better place, their world was decaying.
The Nightingale is also a political story of proud resistors. What would you do? What would I do? Often I admit to myself that I would be one of the quiet majority who would go along with the world around me because I would want to stay safe, stay alive. But perhaps when resistance comes early, our decisions would be easier. I can't help but think about the comparisons which have been made between Nazi Europe and our own current political situation in the US. Of course resistance comes at a price. In The Nightingale, Isabelle is passionate about her country, her France. Am I passionate enough about my US? This is a question that I asked myself repeatedly while reading The Nightingale.
I highly recommend this book for history buffs, voracious readers, and political enthusiasts. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves to read about brave women, strong women. Finally, I recommend this book for those who believe that learning from the past is protection for our future.
marisareag's review against another edition
5.0
1000000/5. There are not enough stars for this book. By far the best I’ve read.