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A review by bookstorian
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
5.0
Set during The Great Depression 'The Four Winds' follows the woes of Elsa and her family after drought threatens not only their livelihood but also their lives. Fearful of the future Elsa is forced to carry on time and time again when her family disowns her then her husband also flees leaving Elsa to carry on and be brave for her children. 'The Four Winds' is a tragically beautiful story which explores poverty, motherhood, family, sacrifice and survival.
As a lover of historical fiction I found this book such an easy read to love as it immersed me whole heartedly in the story (even though it was one filled with such despair). Place was well established as well as each of the characters, they felt like real people experiencing real hard ship, as if it was a true representation of what so many people, including Americans experienced during this period of great hard ship. The novel was further elevated for me due to the litter of exquisite quotes throughout.
Overall, I am impressed by my first Kristin Hannah novel and I'm keen to read more of her work now, especially The Nightingale.
Similar to: The Woolgrower's Companion and The Giver of Stars.
As a lover of historical fiction I found this book such an easy read to love as it immersed me whole heartedly in the story (even though it was one filled with such despair). Place was well established as well as each of the characters, they felt like real people experiencing real hard ship, as if it was a true representation of what so many people, including Americans experienced during this period of great hard ship. The novel was further elevated for me due to the litter of exquisite quotes throughout.
Overall, I am impressed by my first Kristin Hannah novel and I'm keen to read more of her work now, especially The Nightingale.
Similar to: The Woolgrower's Companion and The Giver of Stars.