A review by katietotallybooked
The Women by Kristin Hannah

challenging dark emotional 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

There is something about Kristin Hannah’s writing that captures my heart and attention from the first chapter. Right away I knew could feel this would be a five star read. Did I love every part of this book? No. Sometimes Frankie frustrated me. But she was going on a major growth journey and I was here for it. She went through so much trauma and hardship and I was praying she would find her footing again at some point. I also loved the friendships and the romantic relationships and the relationships with her parents and how they all shaped her story. Now, were there heavy topics covered? OH YES. I’ve never read a story that covered war so graphically and vividly before, and especially not from the unique perspective of an army nurse.

But honestly, this book was so well done. It felt well researched. It felt unique in the story it told and how it told it. It was simply a phenomenal reading experience and it will quite possibly be a favourite of the year for me.