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The Women by Kristin Hannah

emotional reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0


Kristen Hannah has done it again!

Before reading The Women, I read The Nightingale and The Four Winds. I rated them all five stars. I've found that she has a way of pulling at all your emotions.

The Women grips you with how well-rounded and complex the characters are. On top of that, this is a beautifully written novel that will leave you captivated from the beginning until the end.

The book follows Frankie, an Army nurse, through her journey before, during, and after the Vietnam War. 

Through Frankie's character development, we see her transformation from a naive girl to a strong woman who navigates through the horrors and bleakness of war. 

The book handles the topics of war, grief, and trauma with great care and intertwines them with moments of hope and happiness.

As you read the book, you will find yourself cheering for Frankie as she falls in love during a difficult time overseas, rooting for her to overcome her challenges when she returns home, and feeling angry alongside her for many things. 

Get this book because you will not regret reading this enthralling story.
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