Kristin hannah the nightingale4/9/2023 ![]() War is a disorder that plays with the mind and does not leave the body in peace. Sleep doesn’t bring the same peace, nor does the smell of baked bread taste the same when it meets your mouth. Disrupting a learned routine hurts, perhaps more than a physical blow. In fact, French people couldn’t even imagine their freedom being taken away and all the gloomy shades it carries. In 1939 occupation was not something that concerned French households. Maybe Isabelle’s and Vianne’s differences are an excellent approach to best portray the thoughts of most of their fellow countrymen and women. And there is the other sister Isabelle, rebellious and untamed, like a young and inexperienced mare, who also tries to draw her father’s attention to her. Perhaps that decision was influenced by the lack of interest of her father. ![]() Wien, who got married very young, maybe trying to compensate for her mother’s death. In the whirlwind of the WWII, two sisters, as different as day and night, are the main characters. ![]() Those two might describe the development of the novel most accurately. I liked the touch of darkness and resonance of The Nightingale. Bouncing between the period during WWII and the present day, we follow two sisters in France during the period when Germany is taking over France. This may be a historical fiction that takes place during The Second World War, but the story feels so real. The rich language structures, the compelling story, the eloquent writing style… every single thing in this book somehow suited me. I didn’t give Kristin Hannah a chance when it was released, but The Nightingale occupied me as quickly as Germany occupied France during the Second World War. ![]() Maybe after reading several riveting books on this topic, I didn’t want to be disappointed…Īnd I almost always wait for the storm of reactions to subside to decide whether it’s time to embark on a certain literary adventure. Perhaps too much hype somehow serves as a deterrent. And WWII stories are quite often on my reading list.īut I waited anyway to read The Nightingale. Historical fiction is among my favorite genres. And to be perfectly honest, I have no idea why I waited so long. Without any doubt, many of you have already read this phenomenal story. ****My Review**** The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah ![]()
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