Great review Gemma - you have very solid points and I think the things you wished were different/ more were the things I was terribly disappointed with. But I still do love Kristin Hannah and will read all her books 😊
I’m kinda surprised that you like Kristin Hannah so much. I read The Nightingale and liked it but unlike so many readers it wasn’t near the top of my favorites list. I listened to Kristen’s review of The Women and I’m not inclined to read it. I’m a product of the time period where I saw soldiers being treated so badly. I might like a nonfiction book that explores the soldiers, the politics and the people of Vietnam.
I think because Kristen Hannah was an author that reignited my love of reading in my 20’s she will always be a favourite. I completely get why this might not be a book for you. It was an area of history (particularly the US parts) that I was less familiar with, so it really taught me something, but I can see that if you lived through it you would be less inclined to read about it.
I love Kristen Hannah's books, but this was my least favorite. Perhaps she wrote The Women in the way she did so that the writing didn't distract from the serious story, but her writing was very far from good literature, to the point of being written for children - not the graphic content, but the style. A very serious topic written too simply. Also very predictable romance that got somewhat in the way.
Hi friend! I lived through the Vietnam era and lost classmates and friends. I don't want to reactivate any memories of that fiasco. 🙁 I prefer historical fiction set prior to the 20th century. Colleen McCullough is a favorite.
Disappointing book overall I found it to be a lightweight pop/ beach read without the depth that the subject matter deserves. Superficial character development, cliche dialogue. I agree with you about the misnamed title "The Women".....hastily chosen as It's primarily about one woman (Frankie).
hooked on every word! I think this might be an excellent shout for some holiday reading this summer, thank you! ♥️
It would make a perfect holiday read for sure!! 🏝️
Thank you for the review 😊 I love Kristin Hannah and am still super excited about it 🎉🎉
I think you will really love this one Em!
Great review Gemma - you have very solid points and I think the things you wished were different/ more were the things I was terribly disappointed with. But I still do love Kristin Hannah and will read all her books 😊
I think for me the PTSD rep outweighed the things that were missing for me, but I get why you would rate this one lower that some of her other work.
I’m kinda surprised that you like Kristin Hannah so much. I read The Nightingale and liked it but unlike so many readers it wasn’t near the top of my favorites list. I listened to Kristen’s review of The Women and I’m not inclined to read it. I’m a product of the time period where I saw soldiers being treated so badly. I might like a nonfiction book that explores the soldiers, the politics and the people of Vietnam.
I think because Kristen Hannah was an author that reignited my love of reading in my 20’s she will always be a favourite.
I completely get why this might not be a book for you. It was an area of history (particularly the US parts) that I was less familiar with, so it really taught me something, but I can see that if you lived through it you would be less inclined to read about it.
I agree. I don't think her writing style is strong enough for this vey serious subject. (The Women.)
Fantastic review, I totally agree with your thoughts!
Thanks matey 🧡
Always love your Hot or Not series 🔥Never read any Kristin Hannah but I probably should 😂
Never read a Kristen Hannah!! You are missing out!!
Great review Gemma! I'm intersted in reading Vietnam war setting from a female perspective but might do Absolution first.
I really want to get to Absolution, it’ll be interesting to compare the two!
Great review, thank you. I keep going back to this to buy or not buy .
If you like Kristen Hannah it’s definitely worth a read in my opinion ☺️
I’ve never read a Kristin Hannah and I’m not sure they are for me really. Maybe one day… 😂
😂😂 yeah, I’m not convinced she’s an author for you to be fair 😆
I love Kristen Hannah's books, but this was my least favorite. Perhaps she wrote The Women in the way she did so that the writing didn't distract from the serious story, but her writing was very far from good literature, to the point of being written for children - not the graphic content, but the style. A very serious topic written too simply. Also very predictable romance that got somewhat in the way.
Yeah, not her best for sure!
Hi friend! I lived through the Vietnam era and lost classmates and friends. I don't want to reactivate any memories of that fiasco. 🙁 I prefer historical fiction set prior to the 20th century. Colleen McCullough is a favorite.
I don’t think I would want to read about it if I’d lived through it either matey 🧡
Disappointing book overall I found it to be a lightweight pop/ beach read without the depth that the subject matter deserves. Superficial character development, cliche dialogue. I agree with you about the misnamed title "The Women".....hastily chosen as It's primarily about one woman (Frankie).
Yeah, definitely not her best 😬