A review by kyleighf
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense slow-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

This one was a long read, but certainly worth it. It is love, it is war, and it gives you a twist of mystery that keeps you reading each page. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would. In short, I definitely would recommend this book, but buckle up for a ride because you’ll feel every emotion right alongside every character. One of the most descriptive books I’ve read with some of the best plot, even if historical fiction isn’t my favorite genres.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Antisemitism, Blood, Xenophobia, and Death

Moderate: Deportation, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infertility, Genocide, Alcohol, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Sexism, and Sexual violence

Minor: Cancer, Child death, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, and Homophobia