A review by talknerdybookblog
The Women by Kristin Hannah

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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

Representation: Black supporting characters, Black side characters

Mature Themes:

• Non-descriptive sex scenes
• Swearing
• Alcohol and drug consumption and abuse

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Death of protagonist's brother in the war
• Medical trauma (e.g., amputation, surgery, gunshot wounds) 
• Children and pregnant women are described as victims of the war in Vietnam
• Gore
• Miscarriage
• Alcoholism
• Drug addiction
• Depression
• Suicidal ideation
• Suicide attempt
• PTSD
• War themes
• Death of supporting characters
• Grief
• Racism
• Police brutality discussed
• Sexism
• Infidelity

Ending:

HFN. Frankie has found peace with her past and has opened up a centre to help women who served. She's on the road to healing her relationship with her parents. And... there's an open-ended ending for the romantic subplot. I'll just say... OMGGGG I KNEW HE WAS ALIVE.