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4.57 AVERAGE
4.57 AVERAGE
I was worried about reading this book, I was worried it was overhyped and extremely slow to get started, but it sucked me in IMMEDIATELY. I will never get over this. This was such a beautiful and tragic story that showed the endurance and determination of women. Kristin Hannah portrayed wartime in such a heart wrenching way, and did so without romanticizing the ugly facts. The time period and character changes through the chapters flowed extremely well, and the writing kept you sunk into the book.
My heart was ripped out of my chest and I would absolutely go through all of it again for this book.
My heart was ripped out of my chest and I would absolutely go through all of it again for this book.
Got busy with work and life and eventually just got lazy. I did love it when I was reading it so far. Just need to find a good time to pick it back up.
fast-paced
For better or worse, only Kristin Hannah can make me ugly cry with every book of hers I read. Heartbreakingly enlightening story told with nuance and care.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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:
No
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-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:
No
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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
I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. It’s a 6 or 7 star book! So well written with a good pace and a twist that’ll leave you in tears. If have even the slightest interest in historical fiction, this book is a must read. A modern classic that I will definitely revisit in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Rape, War
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
inspiring
tense
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
This was such an incredible book. I have always been interested in WWII history, but I've never read it through the lens of women and what they endured during the war. It is definitely not an easy read emotionally- there were lots of tears and suspenseful moments for me throughout. Vianne and Isabelle's stories are told in a way that weaves them together but has them running parallel at the same time. One of the best books I've read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Rape, War
I had a feeling this book was going to be devastating, and it was.. it felt so real. At times I would catch myself holding my breath and feel tears welling in my eyes. If you like historical fiction, this one is a must read