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A review by reebsforspace
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I usually steer clear of war novels (solider/veteran perspective isn’t my cup of tea) but this book - one shifting the focus from the tribulations men went through in the war to the more overlooked ones women went through- made me intrigued. I went into this to see if it could change my mind about war novels and it definitely did. It also helped that the writing (mainly towards the start) was pretty good.
Though the author has claimed to interview women of the resistance and researched further for this novel, she still has taken her fair share of creative liberties- maybe more so- if you’re looking for a historically accurate ww2 novel maybe skip this one.
Aside from that, the atmosphere was well developed but parts of the plot were rushed (though they were only small details).
What made this book have a higher rating is the emotional drainage it accomplished. I don't ever remember shedding so many tears at a book.
Though the author has claimed to interview women of the resistance and researched further for this novel, she still has taken her fair share of creative liberties- maybe more so- if you’re looking for a historically accurate ww2 novel maybe skip this one.
Aside from that, the atmosphere was well developed but parts of the plot were rushed (though they were only small details).
What made this book have a higher rating is the emotional drainage it accomplished. I don't ever remember shedding so many tears at a book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Rape
Minor: Cancer