A review by morethanmylupus
The Women by Kristin Hannah

adventurous challenging hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Women can be heroes.

Once again, Hannah has managed to write an incredibly moving novel on a rarely-covered topic.

I thought the first part in Vietnam was really long given that the book is supposed to be about what happens when she gets home. However, as I kept reading, I could see why Hannah wrote it the way she did. The first part really sets the stage for Frankie's return and the way the impacts of the trauma of the war play out in her life. The characters were complex (and, for once, not all white - something I often struggle with in Hannah's novels). 

It did feel like the time period was repeatedly forced on us. How many times did we need to be told that someone was wearing bell bottoms? By the end, I was rolling my eyes at every mention of the clothing.
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