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A review by katereadsthat
The Women by Kristin Hannah
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Overall, I found this book enjoyable. It tackles the US response to the Vietnam War, the men and women involved, and their response to life when coming home. Mental health and substance abuse struggles. There is some soap opera melodrama in the middle, but overall it was a good read.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Violence, Alcohol, War
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Miscarriage, Grief, Suicide attempt