Book review - The Nightingale

The Nightingale - Book review

"The Nightingale" is a historical fiction written by Kristin Hannah.

The story is about what it was like to be a woman during the war when a woman's story is often overlooked or forgotten.

The blurb:

With courage, grace, and powerful insight, bestselling author Kristin Hannah captures the epic panorama or World War II and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the woman's war. The nightingale tells the story of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path towards survival, love and freedom in war-torn France. It is a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women. It is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime.

I personally really loved the book and even re-read it a few times. It not only has a spectacular plot but also includes great characters and is packed with many emotions and action, making it a wonderful read. 💕

When I first read it, I was torn between whether I should continue reading the heartfelt book or put it down and let myself take a breath before I get too invested in the story.

Maybe I'm a little biased since historical fictions have always been my favourite genre of books, but The Nightingale is an absolute masterpiece that I would gladly recommend.

Of course, it was honestly a little confusing at first as it moved from different perspectives and timelines, but before you even realise it, it sort of just makes sense and makes a great novel overall. 

Please do not continue if you don't want a spoiler/s <3

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Last warning, I'm being serious the spoilers is pretty huge in the story T-T

My favourite parts

My favourite part of the story was when Vianne and Isabelle finally made up, even if it was a little too late and Isabelle passed soon, it was heartfelt and carried this surge of unspoken words between the two. 

I also loved how we found out that after Vianne gave birth to her 2nd biological child, her and Antoine's love seemed to reunite, even though the child wasn't Antoine's and was instead of that sickly germen official (You know the author did good when you can hate a character with a burning passion).

and hello? Can we please talk about when Vianne and Isabelle's father gave them that letter and they read it after he died? CRY ME A RIVER
And I thought he was a good for nothing father- 💔
Well, he sort of was until the 2nd war, BUT STILL.
Maybe in another life they're all a happy family with no broken bits and no/very few unspoken words. 😔