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A review by harry_lemon
The Women by Kristin Hannah
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
4⭐
Very good...and yet....
Firstly, I have to give Kristin Hannah kudos for putting together quite the monumental tale. I agree that writing this story is not an easy task; I can tell this was absolutely a labor of love and it really shows. All of the characters are unique and interesting, Hannah's writing style is gutting in its ability to capture the human ethos of Vietnam War era society. This work is a champion for women everywhere and is a reminder to remember all of those who sacrifice for our country, both on and off the battlefield.
I will admit, I have some qualms about the pacing of the story. Did I feel like Frankie needed to go through everything that she went through? I don't think so. Do I see that it is a method of capturing a multitude of experiences many women faced at that time? Yes, I see that. Overall, I enjoyed the story, but I will admit that I was a bit tired toward the end of the book. I do see this book's purpose, there are a great many lessons to be learned from this work; I would have just liked the overarching plot to have been a little different. Fantastic work, Kristin Hannah!
Very good...and yet....
Firstly, I have to give Kristin Hannah kudos for putting together quite the monumental tale. I agree that writing this story is not an easy task; I can tell this was absolutely a labor of love and it really shows. All of the characters are unique and interesting, Hannah's writing style is gutting in its ability to capture the human ethos of Vietnam War era society. This work is a champion for women everywhere and is a reminder to remember all of those who sacrifice for our country, both on and off the battlefield.
I will admit, I have some qualms about the pacing of the story. Did I feel like Frankie needed to go through everything that she went through? I don't think so. Do I see that it is a method of capturing a multitude of experiences many women faced at that time? Yes, I see that. Overall, I enjoyed the story, but I will admit that I was a bit tired toward the end of the book. I do see this book's purpose, there are a great many lessons to be learned from this work; I would have just liked the overarching plot to have been a little different. Fantastic work, Kristin Hannah!