A review by booksandbongs
The Women by Kristin Hannah

dark emotional hopeful informative

4.75

“The women had a story to tell, even if the world wasn't quite yet ready to hear it, and their story began with three simple words. We were there.”

✨REVIEW✨ 

The Women is a historical fiction novel by Kristin Hannah set during the Vietnam war. 

The story follows 20 year old Frankie as she follows her brothers path to Vietnam and volunteers for the Army Nurse Corps. After returning from the horrors and injustices in Vietnam, Frankie and her veteran friends struggle in a divided nation that wants to forget about the war. 

I have loved every historical book by Kristin Hannah, and The Women is no exception! 

The female friendships really make this story shine - I loved Ethel, Barb, and Frankie together. I was definitely craving more of Barb’s POV. The writing style is beautiful and there are so many emotional layers to the story. 

The research and attention to detail are some of my favorite things about Hannah’s work. I always learn something from her books and that is especially the case with this one. While it is painfully real and hard to read at times, The Women is an incredible and powerful read that I highly recommend! A must read for those who enjoy well researched and engaging historical fiction. 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️