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Books are so much better when they're read with friends! After you read The Nightingale, what did you tell your friends to convince them to pick it up?
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I bought the Nightingale, sent to a friend who lives in another state to a recent book signing He had not read any of Kristen's book but I have. He had her sign my book and I think he is reading it therefore I am waiting to read it still.
My book club has read so many WWII books that they were tired of all the dark, sad, stories. I told them this was a different perspective with the focus on the French Resistance. The other thing I did was share my Goodreads comments on Facebook. I've had quite a few friends get the book since.
I reviewed it for my book blog. I think that conveys my thoughts about it the best. http://www.chicklitcentral.com/2015/0...
I'm always the first to read every book by Kristin. My friend was waiting for The Nightingale. She couldn't believe I closed the book with only 30 pages left because I didn't want it to end. This book gives so much insight into WWII from a woman's perspective. Extremely well written as always.
I told my friends that this is a book that can't be put down. That it is entirely different in writing style and content than any K. Hannah book I've read. And I've read a lot of them. I told them that the story is hard to read in places but that this was the reality of the war. The descriptions were so vivid that it was easy to form a picture in your mind. There was a surprise at every turn. It told the story of how a woman's strength can get her through anything. It was a WWII story in detail about what was happening in France during the Nazi takeover. Remarkable book. Excellent research and writing. I told one friend: "Wow and wow again!".
We had book group yesterday and I told them everyone should read this book. We will be reading this book in the future in group. However, we have to wait until it is readily available at the library. Some members find it hard to buy the books.
Have you talked to your librarian to see if they can get extra copies? I know my library will do this for reading groups.
Thanks, everyone, for these great comments!! I love so much that you are loving the book!
I left my review here on Goodreads and suggested it was a must read for those with courage and a full box of tissues.
I took a picture of the book with a box of tissues and posted on fb. Since then, 4 friends have contacted me thanking me for the recommendation!
Honestly? I only said it was one of the best books I've read in years.Beyond that, just the basics - two sisters, WWII, French resistance.
I didn't want to share anything beyond that, for the simple reason that I felt each deserves to unearth this gem for themselves. My words would never do justice to this novel.
I'm not sure if I can accurately express how much I loved this book. It is an amazing book and I will recommend it to everyone I know!!
I shared my reviews with my goodreads friends but decided I needed to share it with more people since it was such a powerful book. Full of emotion and page turning events and I'm not sure I could endure anything like these two sisters and those in their circle! I certainly added it to my social media!
I agree with Brenda that this novel is very different from other Kristin Hannah novels. And yes, some parts were difficult to read. I kept my tissues near and kept going. I hope Kristin Hannah will continue to write. I love her books!
I kinda said pretty much all of the above but also felt that having mentioned it was already no doubt going to be among my top couple faves (very possibly #1 but as its only March I left it at that lest it sound like I was exaggerating) of 2015, that I didn't want to ruin the experience for others and so I avoided much in the way of spoilers or commenting much.Some books have to be read not told about to get the full impact and this is one. I don't feel it's graphic for most of the book as books set in the holocaust go and when it Is it's just enough for those not as familiar with this period in history. The book taught me about the women in the resistance and who aided n protected jewish ppl mainly kids and about life in France during occupation which I've not read much about compared to Poland Germany Austria etc so it was very informative to me.
One of the biggest claims this book has Is the way it literally transports you whether to the countryside or Paris and u feel see hear the sights n sounds and you feel the fear during raids, the regret when the towns are first taken over by the Germans, the emptiness during less than close family interactions etc. Well researched and beautifully written.
Very well said. It is still in my head and its been a few weeks since I finished it.
Lindsey wrote: "Very well said. It is still in my head and its been a few weeks since I finished it."Cheryl wrote: "Honestly? I only said it was one of the best books I've read in years.
Beyond that, just the basics - two sisters, WWII, French resistance.
I didn't want to share anything beyond that, for the s..."
I told my book group that I thought it was a book everyone should read. I don't think the younger generations realize what these countries went though during WWII. It is a part of history that should be remembered. We will be reading it in our book group in the future
This book is currently on the tip of the tongue of everyone I have spoken to about it. Everyone seems to be engaged in reading and/or discussing it. It presents a different view of World War II, illustrating the efforts of the women in the Underground, along with the behavior of those that tried to thwart them, rather than concentrating on the camps or the actual fighting which so many books do. It also shows that we are all human, in the end, even when our goals are misguided. It is about love, honor, devotion, loyalty, sacrifice and courage! It is done well.
Deb wrote: "My book club has read so many WWII books that they were tired of all the dark, sad, stories. I told them this was a different perspective with the focus on the French Resistance. The other thing I ..."This might be a good balance, but it's still full of sad stories, especially towards the end. But it's so well written and intriguing that the heartache is easier to accept.
I read this Sunday/Monday and posted on my face book that I had read it with "best book ever." I had three people ask me in 1 minute in the comments to borrow it. I let them know I had read through the public library but need to get my own copy!!!
I told my friends and family that it presented a different approach to the Holocaust, essentially, all sides. Even when it stretched credibility, it was quite plausible in light of the horrors of the real event.
I just suggested it as a great to my f2f book club. Perhaps it can get on the ballot for next year. It's still pretty new and I don't know what the library demand is like. We tend to read a lot of WW2 themed books for some reason. It's a fascinating, yet horrible, time.
That it is Colleen. I feel guilty sometimes like I'm reading it for "entertainment " (inasmuch as that's one thing books do for us tho they often also teach us either history or about relationships n their dynamics etc) but it's really more I do so in an effort not just to never forget and honor those left without a voice for them in particular but to try to wrap my brain around all that went on and HOW soooo many ppl ALLOWED ALL that went on in so many countries to do so and to do so FOR SO LONG UNCHECKED!?! I've read a fair amount on the topic (non fiction) and that takes places during that time (fiction based on reality most times and non fiction survivor accounts etc) and most of it just in the last few years or so since finding GR and I don't know if it will ever not just make any more sense to me (bc of course it won't) but if it'll ever be less shocking to me or more understandable that this all was able to happen on the scale that it did. I kind of doubt it but I will keep trying I guess due to human nature.
Thewanderingjew (did you ever tell me a first name or a shorter nickname? LOL) do you mind my asking which parts you felt stretched credibility? I'm not disputing it just curious. Thx we see/learn more when we do so through many sets of eyes hence my love of reading a number of reviews in a book I've just finished especially if I felt strongly about it.
I belong to a book club and it was our read for this month. We discussed at length. I only finished yesterday. I am encouraging my other friends who are in clubs to recommend it.
I started a book club. Yes! Best ever way to get friends to read it. Not even in Libraries yet, and only available as an expensive hard cover...we had 3 meetings before we were able to cover in depth the story and all it's implications. Oh boy! Challenging! I showed short videos of locations in France that paralleled the book at the beginning of our meetings. It added so much! And I gave gifts that corresponded. Coffee Mugs, with Paris Scenes, for instance! We met every month in 2015, and all members now say it was the best book we read in the entire year. And we read only good books. I host and lead discussions which keeps me on my toes, and we have doubled in size! That is what you do with a great book you want everybody to read!
Your card club sounds wonderful. Our club just meeta at a restaurant, talks about the book for half an hour and then eats and socializes. I want to talk more and get involved in the books. A few months back we read "Accidental Empress" I loved that book as well. I googled all I could find on the Empress and her husband because they were real people and a lot of actual events. Printed off pictures and I think they thought I was nuts. Keep up the good work Bonnie. Sounds like fun to me.
Well, you obviously are more than a reader. You are a learner too. I would suggest that you keep adding points of interest. Researched info. Whether they accept or reject is not your problem. They actually admire and respect you, but don't know how to communicate that, so keep on keeping on. JMO
Thank you Bonnie. Well do.
I read it and never wanted it to end. I recommended it to my friends by saying it was the best book I had read this year and that they would not be able to put it down. Since I never say that about a book, they all read it.
a random post but I feel like putting some input in this news feed. I think the books are fantastic.
Having read many books about WW11, I told my friend this book was about love of family, friends, and country. It has a sadness as well as joy at doing the right thing. I liked reading about the French perspective, and that it would be the best book I read all year.
