The Nightingale

The Nightingale

By:

Kristin Hannah

Spice Scale
Number of books
1 Published
KU
❌
Audiobook
✅
Series Status
Complete
Interconnected
N/A
Overall Rating
Coming Soon

A #1 New York Times bestseller, Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year, and soon to be a major motion picture, this unforgettable novel of love and strength in the face of war has enthralled a generation.

With courage, grace, and powerful insight, bestselling author Kristin Hannah captures the epic panorama of World War II and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the women's war. The Nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France--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.

Goodreads Best Historical Novel of the Year - People's Choice Favorite Fiction Winner - #1 Indie Next Selection - A Buzzfeed and The Week Best Book of the Year

Praise for The Nightingale

"Haunting, action-packed, and compelling." --Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Absolutely riveting!...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute

"Beautifully written and richly evocative." --Sara Gruen, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"A hauntingly rich WWII novel about courage, brutality, love, survival--and the essence of what makes us human." --Family Circle

"A heart-pounding story." --USA Today

"An enormous story. Richly satisfying. I loved it." --Anne Rice

"A respectful and absorbing page-turner." --Kirkus Reviews

"Tender, compelling...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupied France." --Jewish Book Council

"Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings as possible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won't allow any rest until all of their fates are known." --Shelf Awareness

"I loved The Nightingale." --Lisa See, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Powerful...an unforgettable portrait of love and war." --People

Jamie’s review

This is sort of required reading now. It's been about 10 years since I read it, but I still remember the way it made me FEEL. The way I was rooting for these characters and felt everything they felt.

I loved how these two sisters lead such different lives during the war, but both of them display bravery and courage in their own ways. Vianne's is much quieter and domestic, but still overrun with constant fear and desire to protect her family. Isabelle's is on a much grander scale, working at the front lines of the resistance, facing risks and danger as a central figure in this network of rebels. It highlights how women can do it all and bravery can look different, depending on the circumstances.

I don't know why I continue to read Kristin Hannah books when all she does is rip my heart out. But after awhile, I am always ready to be hurt again.

This is sort of required reading now. It's been about 10 years since I read it, but I still remember the way it made me FEEL. The way I was rooting for these characters and felt everything they felt.

I don't know why I continue to read Kristin Hannah books when all she does is rip my heart out. But after awhile, I am always ready to be hurt again.

Erica’s review

I honestly cannot even give you an accurate cliffnotes version at this point, but all I can say is, I KNOW in my soul it's one of my all time favorite books and everyone must read it. It is a true journey of a book and you will feel all the feels with this one but it's just too good to pass up. This book wrecked me for weeks after reading it, that's how emotionally engaged I was with every character. I don't know how Kristin does it. It's not light, at all, so be prepared to feel heavyyyyy. And, if you love WWII books like I do, this will really fit the mold. Regardless - read it.