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The Four Winds

Kristin Hannah

Start date: February 1, 2021

Finish date: March 3, 2021

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Aug 18, 2025 Corinna rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This story is a deeply moving historical novel. It depicts the struggles of the Dust Bowl era, a time in American history that I was previously unfamiliar with, having attended school in Germany. This made me go down a rabbit hole of research and the books that get you to do that are the best ones! I partially listened to this on audio and for those who enjoy a great audiobook, I highly recommend you check it out. It includes an insightful segment at the end featuring an interview with both the ...more

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Feb 23, 2021 Ashley Murphy rated it it was amazing

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I would like to have a few words with Ms Hannah. This is an excellent book. I haven’t read anything about this period of time, except for when I pretended to have read The Grapes of Wrath for school. But, Kristin? (Can I call you Kristin?) WHY IS THIS BOOK SO SAD?!?
Again, it’s a great book. It might be my second favorite of hers. (Nothing is topping Nightingale.) But oh my this one will put you through the feels. But I loved it from the first sentence to the last one.
Well done, Ms Hannah. Well ...more

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Apr 07, 2023 Heather rated it it was amazing

Where do I begin??? I absolutely loved this, definitely worth reading again. It’s a mother / daughter story that takes place during the Great Depression and during the dust bowl. Make sure to have your tissues handy towards the end of the book. I’m really sad this story is over. If I could give this story more than 5 stars I would.

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Dec 12, 2021 Nancymcpeak rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Just too sad.

Well written. Amazing characters. And, very sad. Every single page. It just went on and on. I wanted to love it but it was hard to finish.

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