The Nightingale

What ordinary women are capable of in extraordinary situations

Bewertung aus Pfäffikon SZ am 02.05.2021
Bewertungsnummer: 1490008
Bewertet: Buch (Taschenbuch)

When you are interested in WWII books and are keen on easy and entertaining reads that provide lots to think and talk about, look no further, but pick up The Nightingale. Kristin Hannah vividly describes in this book what life might have been like in occupied France during WWII: people had to survive cold winter months on scarce food supplies and lived years under lots of tension, treason and danger. The novel tells us the story of the two Rossignol (French for Nightingale) sisters. The younger one is very adventurous and rebellious and the elder one very careful and obedient. Both help others survive the war in their own unique way, without knowing what the other sister is doing. It takes courage for both and comes at a high price. The storytelling is such that you feel you are transported back in time and walk around in France. The fact that the sisters are so different not only gives the novel different perspectives, but will also enhance the possibility that you as a reader can identify with one of the sisters. The novel deals with horrors & hope, loss & love and resistance & resilience. Make sure to have tissues at hand, because chances are big that you have to shed some tears when reading about these warm, caring and brave Rossignol sisters!

So heart touching!

Bewertung am 24.12.2025
Bewertungsnummer: 2684015
Bewertet: Buch (Taschenbuch)

The first pages were a bit boring but the hole story is so well written and heart touching! I absolutely love this book which is so sad tough:( This book really teaches you what we take for granted but we should think that not everything we consider,,basic" is something rare in times of War. BIG recommendation!