The Nightingale - Kristen Hannah 5 stars

[Nicole D.]

When I first started reading this book I thought I was going to be disappointed, that I had overdone WWII and I was saturated and probably shouldn't try to read any more books about it because I can no longer appreciate them.

I don't really even know when this book turned for me, but it was SO good. Really well told. I liked that there was a degree of suspense about who's story was being told. I don't want to give anything away (at all) but is this based on something true? Did the French resistance participate in the Nightingale type way?

Parts of this book had me sobbing. Out loud. The woman reminded me of Rose deWit Bukater from Titanic. :) LOL. Her no BS strength. Great book great characters, really well told.

[Susie]

It was great to see the strength of females, wasn't it?

[Nicole R]

It is based on actual facts! I did a little Google research when I read it and found some interesting articles. The main woman it was based on was Andrée de Jongh

[Nicole D.]

Nicole wrote: "It is based on actual facts! I did a little Google research when I read it and found some interesting articles. The main woman it was based on was Andrée de Jongh"
Oh good! I was hoping so. What a great story!

[Nicole D.]

Susie wrote: "It was great to see the strength of females, wasn't it?"
Amazing!

[Book Concierge]

Okay ... you've just about convinced me that I should read this. I read another book by Hannah earlier and was not impressed, so have avoided this one despite good reviews. But if "the Nicoles" say it's good .... well, who am I to argue .....

[Ladyslott]

Book Concierge wrote: "Okay ... you've just about convinced me that I should read this. I read another book by Hannah earlier and was not impressed, so have avoided this one despite good reviews. But if "the Nicoles" say..."

Although I have liked many of Hannah's earlier books, this one was a bit of a change for her. This was an all nighter for me, I stayed up to 4am to finish it - and a number of tears were shed.

[Nicole R]

I totally agree with Linda that this book was a departure from other Hannah books. Her other books I have read are more chick lot, overly emotional reads. In fact, I was hesitant to read this one because I was not a huge fan of other Hannah books but I am so glad I decided to give her another chance!

[Book Concierge]

Okay .. "The Nicoles + Linda" = Added to TBR

[Kristel]

I actually have this on my wish list on overdrive, so hopefully I will get to it. Great reviews on this one.