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A review by readsinfrogpjs
The Women by Kristin Hannah
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
If you've been anywhere in the book world lately, I'm sure you've come across this title already. And if you ask most folks that have read it, they will tell you it's amazing, fantastic, possibly best book by Kristin Hannah. And they wouldn't be wrong.
Frankie is determined to do the right thing, thinking it will make her father proud. After her brother is sent to Vietnam to fight the war, she follows his path and enlists as an Army nurse. What she faces in Vietnam is light years away from what her expectations would have ever been.
I loved how this book explores a part of Vietnam (or any war, really) that isn't usually brought to the forefront. Women and people of color are often overlooked in the contributions and sacrifices they make for our (USA) country. I feel like this novel was well researched and written in a way that brings the story to life for the reader. The second half really dives into what it was like for our men and women in our country upon returning home from the war.
I thought the book was an important read, easily digestible, and overall, a great book. Reasons not a 5 star read.. for me, the pacing of the second half dragged a bit too much. And I've read better Hannah books , in particular The Nightingale, and this one came up just a tad short compared to it. But The Women is a must-read for everyone, especially those who are fond of historian fiction and would like to see a story different from those that have already been told.
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an opportunity to read and review honestly an advanced digital copy
Frankie is determined to do the right thing, thinking it will make her father proud. After her brother is sent to Vietnam to fight the war, she follows his path and enlists as an Army nurse. What she faces in Vietnam is light years away from what her expectations would have ever been.
I loved how this book explores a part of Vietnam (or any war, really) that isn't usually brought to the forefront. Women and people of color are often overlooked in the contributions and sacrifices they make for our (USA) country. I feel like this novel was well researched and written in a way that brings the story to life for the reader. The second half really dives into what it was like for our men and women in our country upon returning home from the war.
I thought the book was an important read, easily digestible, and overall, a great book. Reasons not a 5 star read.. for me, the pacing of the second half dragged a bit too much. And I've read better Hannah books , in particular The Nightingale, and this one came up just a tad short compared to it. But The Women is a must-read for everyone, especially those who are fond of historian fiction and would like to see a story different from those that have already been told.
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an opportunity to read and review honestly an advanced digital copy