The Women

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Feb 19

The Women - Hannah Kristin

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Kristen Hannah is a masterful storyteller. If you are a lover of historical fiction, Kristin Hannah is probably an auto-read author for you. If you normally shy away from historical fiction but are interested in trying it out, I would start with one of her books. Her ability to transport the reader to another time and immerse you into the culture of the era is unmatched. I find I always leave her books heartbroken, hopeful, and hungry for more, and The Women is no exception.

This story focuses on 20-year-old Frankie McGrath, who decides to leave her idyllic life as a dutiful daughter and sister in Coronado, California, and enlist in the Army Nurse Corps. While the book is focused on Frankie, it really tells the story of the often unsung heroes of the war: the women who were in Vietnam. We get to experience Frankie’s journey to the war zone, her time there, and the heartbreaking return home.

Hannah’s books are simultaneously long yet quick reads. Her characters get their hooks in you, and it’s hard to think of anything else. I love historical fiction because it teaches you so much while telling a very entertaining story. It combines the best parts of non-fiction and fiction wrapped together. The Women is definitely a heavier read, but I can’t recommend it enough. It’s the perfect book club book.

What’s your favorite Kristin Hannah book?! I need to add more of her work to my TBR!