A review by mrs_bright_side
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

challenging emotional inspiring sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

This is a heartbreaking story showing a family pre, during and post war. It’s a flawed family and characters who do what they need to survive but also beyond. They’re resilient and brave. But it’s a heartbreaking story, very harrowing and hard to read at times. 

I really wished a few different things happened in the plot - particularly with the first nazi at vivannes & later Ari. But the whole book was basically one hard thing after another and seeing how these characters live in an impossible world. 
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