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The Nightingale: A Novel

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A 1 New York Times bestseller, Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year, and soon to be a major motion picture, this unforgettable novel of love and strength in the face of war has enthralled a generation.France, 1939 - In the quiet village of Carriveau, Vianne Mauriac says goodbye to her husband, Antoine, as he heads for the Front. She doesn't believe that the Nazis will invade France … but invade they do, in droves of marching soldiers, in caravans of trucks and tanks, in planes that fill the skies and drop bombs upon the innocent. When a German captain requisitions Vianne's home, she and her daughter must live with the enemy or lose everything. Without food or money or hope, as danger escalates all around them, she is forced to make one impossible choice after another to keep her family alive.Vianne's sister, Isabelle, is a rebellious eighteen-year-old girl, searching for purpose with all the reckless passion of youth. While thousands of Parisians march into the unknown terrors of war, she meets Gäetan, a partisan who believes the French can fight the Nazis from within France, and she falls in love as only the young can … completely. But when he betrays her, Isabelle joins the Resistance and never looks back, risking her life time and again to save others.With courage, grace, and powerful insight, bestselling author Kristin Hannah captures the epic panorama of World War II and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the women's war. The Nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France―a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women. It is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime.Goodreads Best Historical Novel of the Year • People's Choice Favorite Fiction Winner • 1 Indie Next Selection • A Buzzfeed and The Week Best Book of the Year Praise for The Nightingale:"Haunting, action-packed, and compelling." ―Christina Baker Kline, 1 New York Times bestselling author"Absolutely riveting!...Read this book." ―Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute"Beautifully written and richly evocative." ―Sara Gruen, 1 New York Times bestselling author“A hauntingly rich WWII novel about courage, brutality, love, survival―and the essence of what makes us human.” --Family Circle“A heart-pounding story.” ―USA Today"An enormous story. Richly satisfying. loved it," ―Anne Rice"A respectful and absorbing page-turner." ―Kirkus Reviews"Tender, compelling...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi- occupied France." ―Jewish Book Council“Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings as possible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won’t allow any rest until all of their fates are known.” ―Shelf Awareness"I loved The Nightingale." ―Lisa See, 1 New York Times bestselling author"Powerful...an unforgettable portrait of love and war." ―People Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Griffin; Reprint edition (April 25, 2017)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 608 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250080401


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 00


Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ HL740L


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.55 x 1.55 x 8.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #23 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in World War II Historical Fiction #4 in Family Life Fiction (Books) #5 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction


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    • Must read! This Author is incredible!
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah completely swept me away. From the very first chapter, I was hooked—I honestly couldn’t put it down. The story is powerful, emotional, and beautifully written. It’s a true tear-jerker that stayed with me long after I turned the last page. The characters felt so real, and their strength and resilience were deeply moving. My book club read it together and everyone was blown away. We had one of our most heartfelt discussions ever because of this book. If you haven’t read it yet, do yourself a favor—this one is unforgettable! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2025 by Benae Reyes
    • Epic and powerful story of survival and strength
‘In love we find out who we want to be; in war we find out who we are.’ Wow… what a completely epic and powerful story this book was! This is a book that is subtle in its brilliance, it’s one of those books that gets even better the more you sit and think about it. I’m still kind of in awe as I sit here and reflect back on the sheer magnitude of everything that happened over the course of this book. This isn’t the type of book I typically read but I’ve heard so many people talking about it and with nearly 14,000 5-star reviews, how could I not check it out? I’m very glad I did because it was such a moving experience and it really makes you reflect on your own life and certainly will make you thankful for the freedoms we enjoy each day. It wasn’t over the top or gratuitous but it was a very real and honest portrait of life for women in France during WWII and the journey of two sisters as they set out on two very different paths towards survival and freedom in this horrific era. The story centers around two sisters, Vianne Mauriac and Isabelle Rossingol. Vianne, the older and more responsible of the two is living a peaceful and happy life with her husband and daughter in the French countryside. At the threat of impending war, her life is upended when her husband, Antoine, is sent off the fight for France. As Germany begins to occupy France, Vianne is forced to learn how to survive in these new times and protect her young daughter, Sophie. Meanwhile, Isabelle, the younger more rebellious sister has spent much of her childhood being bounced from one boarding school to the next. After the death of their mother when she was just 4, Isabelle has been largely abandoned by her sister and their father. Neither one knowing how to handle the rambunctious girl. As the war starts, Isabelle is not content to sit back and watch as her beloved city of Paris is overtaken by the enemy. Longing to make a difference in the war, Isabelle makes some shocking choices that will forever alter the trajectory of her life. “Tell my sister I asked about her. We parted badly.” He smiled. “I am constantly arguing with my brother, even in war. In the end, we’re brothers.” Vianne and Isabelle’s war-time experience was vastly different, but I was fascinated and inspired by each. Their situations and choices, combined with their tumultuous history, was the source of much conflict between the two. But I loved that when push came to shove, they were still sisters and that’s a bond that is pretty hard to break. I loved seeing how their paths would intersect over the course of the book, even when it was heartbreaking. As I read, I found myself waiting for the time when they would cross paths again. Their relationship was so complicated and well written, I was 100% invested in each of their journeys as well as the evolution of their relationship with each other. “Kiss me,” she whispered. “Make me forget.” “It’s not forgetting we need, Vianne,” he said, leaning down to kiss her. “It’s remembering.” I found myself relating with Vianne on many levels. I can’t imagine having to live what she lived through, but I could picture myself making some of the same decisions she did. She was cautious and was one to try to fly under the radar in order to not draw attention to herself or her daughter. She did what she had to in order to survive but she wasn’t one to take unnecessary risks. There were few exceptions to this rule as time goes on, however, and I was so proud of some of the things she was able to do. Of course my heart also broke time and again for the things she had to endure or do. She was certainly a hero in her own right for the part she played in the war, and I think she deserved just as much recognition as her sister. And both of them deserved as much recognition as the men on the front lines. I was fascinated by all of the complicated relationship dynamics at play with her and the various men in her life, from Antoine, to Beck to her father and Von Richter. It was all so well done, I know I’m not doing any of it justice here! “I hope you never know how fragile you are, Isabelle.” “I’m not fragile,” she said. The smile he gave her was barely one at all. “We are all fragile, Isabelle. It’s the thing we learn in war.” We may all be fragile, but Isabelle did not let that stop her or hold her back from setting out to make a difference in the war! She was a fighter and pretty fearless. Many of her decisions gave me anxiety but I also had huge respect for her for all that did was doing and the risks she took to try to free her country. She may have been impulsive and reckless a lot of the time but her passion and love for her country radiated from the pages of the book, I could feel it in my soul. Her relationship with Gaetan was heartbreaking and beautiful all at the same time. It really captures the risks of giving your heart to someone in a time of war. As I said, her journey was very different from her sister’s but her experiences were equally (if not more) horrific as her sister’s. But it was her strength and her will to survive that captured my heart and inspired me throughout the entire story! I struggled with how I was going to review this book, and I know that I haven’t done a great job of capturing the depth and impact of this book. It’s really one that you have to experience for yourself. It’s painful and heartbreaking at times but it’s also inspiring and uplifting. While this is a work of fiction, it’s hard to think that people actually had to live through this during the actual war. I can’t even imagine, but like I said earlier, it’ll definitely make you thankful for the lives we have now. This book deals with loss, hardships and personal and human atrocities but it’s in the message of survival and redemption where it truly shines. I loved how it all comes together at the end, it’ll really hit you right in the heart! It was just perfectly done. I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a story with an epic feel that features very real relationships and celebrates the strength and resiliency of the seldom talked about heroes of the war, the women! “It’s hard to forget,” she said quietly. “And I’ll never forgive.” “But love has to be stronger than hate, or there is no future for us.” ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2015 by JBenoit
    • Tragically Beautiful
6 ⭐ This is easily going to be one of The Best books I have Ever read. I can't tell you exactly what it is about this book that grabbed me, Literally, from the first page, but I knew Instantly that I was going to be hooked and love it. And Loved it I sure did. I wish I had annotated this book. The insane amount of quotes and memorable moments that I would love to be able to go back to quickly... Well, guess I'll have to reread this later =) The writing was so raw and beautiful and filled with truth and horror, love and pain and sadness that was felt on such a level I have never experienced. I am so grateful to Hannah for putting these women's stories out in the world to be heard. To be experienced. These stories are deserving of spotlights and awards. These women deserve to be remembered and acknowledged. I did quite well taming my emotions throughout the book. UNTILL the very last chapter. That one was the nail in the coffin. The dam broke and I could barely read the words on the pages through the tears. For me, a reader of just about everything except Historical Fiction (I think I've read 3 or 4 in my life) This is a God-Tier level read. And funny enough, my other 5 star Historical Fiction was another of Hannah's novels, "The Women". So, Historical Fiction fan or not. WW2 Fan or not, I HIGHLY recommend this book and I will NEVER not recommend it. This is a phenomenal read for middle grade and up. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025 by Willie Graham
    • Finally Finished!
This was my first historical Roman ever. Kristin Hannah placed two sisters in the middle of the WW2 in France. I’m from Germany originally, and I had some thoughts… Yes the book is great, but is this as great as people think it is? I don’t think so.. it literally feels like any other WW2 story. Also this book is thick with almost 600 pages. Like, Dear Kristin, did it really needed that many pages? It could’ve been condensed by a lot. It started great then it got slllllow … and it picked slightly up to the end. Non the less, it honestly felt like a never ending ever same story in and about that war. Nothing in here is unique or not predictable… I can see why people like this book. For sure. I didn’t cried and it didn’t touched me nearly as TikTok people made it seem to be. If you’re from Europe, you know… I liked that she implemented the settle notion that not all Germans are monsters and that they really didn’t wanted to be in France, rather back home by their own families. Because this fact, media like this usually never reports. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2025 by Ted.

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