A review by cassienolan
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

An incredibly well written WWII story. Not an easy read of course,  but  my favourite WWII story I’ve read to date. Also the first book ever to make me properly cry - the writing really draws you in and connects you with the time and the characters. Definitely recommend 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Mass/school shootings, Rape, Transphobia, Child death, Grief, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, War, Hate crime, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Miscarriage, Murder, Terminal illness, Violence, Death of parent, Death, Genocide, and Gun violence