Reviews

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

roguedaffodil's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark 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

4.25

This is the first book in a while that made me SOB at the end. What a journey Elsa had. Really requires some introspection on the privileges we’re afforded in this day and age. I was very disappointed by

the discrimination and maltreatment from CA Central Valley locals toward any newcomers and ‘outsiders’. What a poor representation of the area where I grew up. Elsa and her kids’ perseverance in the face of the worst of humanity is heart wrenching in the best way.

 

jaimie_lynn's review against another edition

5.0

This book destroyed me.

It was hard AF to read at times.

Kristin Hannah is an absolute writing genius.

Read this book now.

algmccord's review against another edition

5.0

Cried no less than 3 times throughout this read. 5 stars because I finished the book feeling moved

jaimeroo's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad medium-paced

5.0

vanillasky's review against another edition

5.0

This is now my 2nd favorite book of all. The heroine, Elsa, is my hero. This book made me cry throughout the reading journey and I sobbed in the end. Elsa is the mother of all mothers. No one can ever compare to her generosity, kindness, braveness and strength. I have learned so much from her. The mic has been dropped.

jazzgraham's review against another edition

3.0

Having trouble deciding if it’s a 3 or a 4 so we will settle on a 3.5. I found Elsa to be a pretty flat character. I did enjoy Loretta’s character development. I think the fact that Elsa died was a positive to the book, not in the sense that i didn’t like her character but in the sense that I didn’t think the author would have done it. I think it could’ve been shortened overall.

craftsbury's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

scknitter's review against another edition

3.0

A really interesting, but very depressing, look at the dust bowl and life during the great depression as well as how the US citizen migrant workers were treated. An especially relevant read for current times. I wish I could say I loved this book but the story was just too sad and I felt like the ending was very unsatisfactory.

ashleybk's review against another edition

5.0

Actually cried in lab at the end

ldad's review against another edition

emotional 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? No

4.0