The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

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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.

  • Product Features

    • Suggested age range- Adult
    • Format- Paperback
    • Dimensions- 5. 4" W x 8. 1" H x 1. 7" D
    • Genre- Fiction
    • Publisher- St. Martin's Publishing Group, Publication date- 04-25-2017
    • Page count- 608
    • ISBN- 9781250080400
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4.8/5

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13 days ago

MUST READ

An amazing historical fiction story that will break your heart a million times. I will never forget this book and the many emotions it made me feel. It’s a beautiful story. 6/5

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22 days ago
from Atlanta, GA

Wow

I couldnt put it down

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1 month ago

An Honest Review…

“The Nightingale" is a captivating and beautifully crafted story that takes you deep into the lives of two sisters during World War II in France. Kristin Hannah does a fantastic job of bringing the historical setting to life, making you feel the tension and the emotional weight of the characters' experiences. The bond between the sisters is at the heart of the novel, and their different approaches to survival and resistance are both compelling and thought-provoking. The writing is vivid and evocative, drawing you in and making you care about what happens to them. While there are moments that might feel a bit slow, the overall journey is incredibly rewarding. It's a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Definitely a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction! Four stars for this emotional rollercoaster!

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1 month ago
from Texas

A Powerful and Unforgettable Read

The Nightingale is my first 6-star read of 2025, and I can’t stop thinking about it. I was hesitant at first—historical fiction can be hit or miss for me—but this one completely exceeded my expectations. It starts off a bit slow, taking time to build the characters, the atmosphere, and the historical context. But once the story picks up, it doesn’t let go. By the end, I was sobbing, emotionally wrecked in the best way. This book isn’t just a story—it’s an experience. Weeks later, it’s still on my mind. Absolutely worth the read.

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3 months ago
from California

Excellent.

This book is incredible. I sobbed. I questioned myself: what would I have done. I felt everything. When I was done reading it, all I wanted to do was open it back up to page one. Absolutely incredible.

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4 months ago

An amazing read!

If you like description and strong female leads, this is the read. A truly powerful and harrowing journey during WWll. Strongly suggest reading it

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4 months ago
from IL, USA

The Nightingale

Powerful, gripping, and insightful. I cannot imagine living through such a time in history. The emotional turmoil this book had me in, but that is Kristin Hannah for you. Even though it is a work of fiction there are very true elements and the realization that life was once like that for people is difficult to think about. The courageous and fearless characters in the story are just heroic. I really enjoyed this book and frankly all of Kristin’s works I have read thus far.

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4 months ago

4 stars

THE NIGHTINGALE by Kristin Hannah Sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, are living in Nazi occupied France. They don’t always get along and end up going their separate ways as the war ramps up. Yet both manage to play a heroic part in the French resistance. I appreciate how this story shines a light on the unsung people left behind during the war. They didn’t just sit around waiting for their menfolk to return from the battlefields. They fought back, they resisted, they did what they had to do in order to survive. Courageous, indeed! There were some inconsistencies and unrealistic situations (crossing the Pyrenees 27 times?!) that took me out of the story. This also leans a bit too far into “historical romance/drama” side than I would have liked. However, I did expect that as I’m familiar with KH’s work. And yes, the ending did make up for some of my criticisms. Even though these events took place over eighty years ago, the story itself is topical. History often (unfortunately) repeats itself. Recommend if you’re a fan KH’s other novels. Rating: 4/5 ⭐️

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