katherinewoodward 's review for:

The Women by Kristin Hannah

1.5

informative medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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1.5 and the half point is because the Vietnam War chapters were very interesting. Other than that, this book was a total flop for me. This is my fourth Hannah book (I’ve read The Nightingale, The Four Winds, and The Great Alone) and one thing I have seen in each is her attempt to paint communism in a positive light, bordering on propaganda. This will likely be my last novel by her.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, Blood, Grief, War

Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical trauma, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Abortion, Pregnancy, Classism