Nightingale : A Novel by Kristin Hannah (2015, Hardcover)

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The Nightingale is a gripping novel set during World War II. Author: Kristin Hannah. Year: 2015.

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PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-100312577222
ISBN-139780312577223
eBay Product ID (ePID)201645517

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Book TitleNightingale : a Novel
Number of Pages448 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicContemporary Women, Historical
Publication Year2015
GenreFiction
AuthorKristin Hannah
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight24.7 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.2 in

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ReviewsI found The Nightingale absolutely riveting! I started reading it one night after supper with every intention of reading just a few chapters for that evening and could not put it down. Not only is it an emotionally inspiring story with well-drawn characters whom you grow to care about deeply, but it is also historically informative....Read this book. It will keep you guessing throughout about the two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, both brave young women who did what they thought was the right thing to do in the most of difficult circumstances. They had--in the words of Lawrence Langer the WW2 historian scholar, A beautifully written and richly evocative examination of life, love, and the ravages of war, and the different ways people react to unthinkable situations--not to mention the terrible and mounting toll of keeping secrets. This powerhouse of a story is equally packed with action and emotion, and is sure to be another major hit., I read The Nightingale in one sitting, completely transported to wartime France, completely forgetting where I was. A historical novel--built on Kristin Hannah's proven skill with story, complex and enduring family ties, and passion|9780312577223|, I loved Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale . She has captured a particular slice of French life during World War II with wonderful details and drama. But what I loved most about the novel was the relationship between the two sisters and Hannah's exploration of what we do in moments of great challenge. Do we rise to the occasion or fail? Are we heroes or cowards? Are we loyal to the people we love most or do we betray them? Hannah explores these questions with probing finesse and great heart., 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. I 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, In this epic novel, set in France in World War II, two sisters who live in a small village find themselves estranged when they disagree about the imminent threat of occupation. Separated by principles and temperament, each must find her own way forward as she faces moral questions and life-or-death choices. Haunting, action-packed, and compelling., "I loved Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale . She has captured a particular slice of French life during World War II with wonderful details and drama. But what I loved most about the novel was the relationship between the two sisters and Hannah's exploration of what we do in moments of great challenge. Do we rise to the occasion or fail? Are we heroes or cowards? Are we loyal to the people we love most or do we betray them? Hannah explores these questions with probing finesse and great heart."-Lisa See, #1 New York Times bestseller author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan "In this epic novel, set in France in World War II, two sisters who live in a small village find themselves estranged when they disagree about the imminent threat of occupation. Separated by principles and temperament, each must find her own way forward as she faces moral questions and life-or-death choices. Haunting, action-packed, and compelling." Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train "I read The Nightingale in one sitting, completely transported to wartime France, completely forgetting where I was. A historical novel-built on Kristin Hannah's proven skill with story, complex and enduring family ties, and passion-one that will captivate readers." Marilyn Dahl, Shelf Awareness "I found The Nightingale absolutely riveting! I started reading it one night after supper with every intention of reading just a few chapters for that evening and could not put it down. Not only is it an emotionally inspiring story with well-drawn characters whom you grow to care about deeply, but it is also historically informative….Read this book. It will keep you guessing throughout about the two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, both brave young women who did what they thought was the right thing to do in the most of difficult circumstances. They had-in the words of Lawrence Langer the WW2 historian scholar-too often to make 'choiceless choices.'" Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "A beautifully written and richly evocative examination of life, love, and the ravages of war, and the different ways people react to unthinkable situations-not to mention the terrible and mounting toll of keeping secrets. This powerhouse of a story is equally packed with action and emotion, and is sure to be another major hit." Sara Gruen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Water for Elephants, I found The Nightingale absolutely riveting! I started reading it one night after supper with every intention of reading just a few chapters for that evening and could not put it down. Not only is it an emotionally inspiring story with well-drawn characters whom you grow to care about deeply, but it is also historically informative....Read this book. It will keep you guessing throughout about the two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, both brave young women who did what they thought was the right thing to do in the most of difficult circumstances. They had--in the words of Lawrence Langer the WW2 historian scholar|9780312577223|, I read The Nightingale in one sitting, completely transported to wartime France, completely forgetting where I was. A historical novel--built on Kristin Hannah's proven skill with story, complex and enduring family ties, and passion--one that will captivate readers., "By reversing traditional expectations, Hannah ( Night Road ) calls attention to the modern female soldier and offers a compassionate, poignant look at the impact of war on family." - Publishers Weekly on Home Front "Night Road is a do-not-miss for fans of Jodi Picoult and will stay with you long after you'veturned the last page." - Redbook Magazine "Readers will find it hard not to laugh a little and cry a little more as mother and daughters reach out to each other just in the nick of time." - Publishers Weekly on Winter Garden, A beautifully written and richly evocative examination of life, love, and the ravages of war, and the different ways people react to unthinkable situations|9780312577223|, "I loved Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale . She has captured a particular slice of French life during World War II with wonderful details and drama. But what I loved most about the novel was the relationship between the two sisters and Hannah's exploration of what we do in moments of great challenge. Do we rise to the occasion or fail? Are we heroes or cowards? Are we loyal to the people we love most or do we betray them? Hannah explores these questions with probing finesse and great heart." -- Lisa See, #1 New York Times bestseller author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan "In this epic novel, set in France in World War II, two sisters who live in a small village find themselves estranged when they disagree about the imminent threat of occupation. Separated by principles and temperament, each must find her own way forward as she faces moral questions and life-or-death choices. Haunting, action-packed, and compelling." -- Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train "I read The Nightingale in one sitting, completely transported to wartime France, completely forgetting where I was. A historical novel--built on Kristin Hannah's proven skill with story, complex and enduring family ties, and passion--one that will captivate readers." -- Marilyn Dahl, Shelf Awareness "I found The Nightingale absolutely riveting! I started reading it one night after supper with every intention of reading just a few chapters for that evening and could not put it down. Not only is it an emotionally inspiring story with well-drawn characters whom you grow to care about deeply, but it is also historically informative....Read this book. It will keep you guessing throughout about the two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, both brave young women who did what they thought was the right thing to do in the most of difficult circumstances. They had--in the words of Lawrence Langer the WW2 historian scholar" -- too often to make 'choiceless choices.'" -Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "A beautifully written and richly evocative examination of life, love, and the ravages of war, and the different ways people react to unthinkable situations--not to mention the terrible and mounting toll of keeping secrets. This powerhouse of a story is equally packed with action and emotion, and is sure to be another major hit." --Sara Gruen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Water for Elephants, "In this epic novel, set in France in World War II, two sisters who live in a small village find themselves estranged when they disagree about the imminent threat of occupation. Separated by principles and temperament, each must find her own way forward as she faces moral questions and life-or-death choices. Haunting, action-packed, and compelling." -Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train
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SynopsisA #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 G etan, 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. I 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, 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, 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, From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes an epic novel of love and war, spanning from the 1940s to the present day, and the secret lives of those who live in a small French town.
LC Classification NumberPS3558.A4763N55 2015

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  • Top favorable review

    Great Buy

    I will definitely say that Kristin Hannah is by far my favorite author. There is something about the way she tells a story that makes it unbelievably hard to put the book down. So far, I have read three of her books: Firefly Lane, Winter Garden, and The Nightingale. I am currently working on the sequel to Firefly Lane: Fly Away. I will say that I cried at the end of all three of those books...I finished The Nightingale about a week ago and I still can't stop thinking about how the story touched me and how I feel empty without jumping into the story every day. 100 stars out of 10 for this book and for Kristin Hannah. PLEASE READ!

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  • Top critical review

    Trite story about a very serious period of history.

    Story is trite, characters are not well developed. Authors should be careful about fictionalizing the holocaust and not dummy it down. This book reads like a lightweight Hollywood script with entertainment in mind in the context of the horror that was WWII.

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  • Nightingale should be read by anyone interested in WWII

    Wonderful story . Book arrived on time. Looks brand new. I was replacing a copy I had given away.

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  • Disturbing story

    Don't usually like books about war. This was a very detailed and sad account of women, specifically, trying to survive the Nazi invasion of their lives and homes. Very frightening and upsetting. I continued reading it because it was an up close and personal account of individuals so greatly affected by the terrible times of Hitler.

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  • I loved this book!

    I am something of a WWII buff and this book is terrific. I liked this book so much after I downloaded it on my kindle i purchased it in hardcover where I have placed it on my bookshelf with other books I liked so much I thought they deserved a permanent place of honor on a bookshelf with other classics instead of just downloaded into an e-reader. Need I say more?

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  • Compelling Read!

    The Nightingale is very well written; very compelling. It was so hard to put it down. Sadness and much tear jerking due to a good look at and well researched parts of history which cannot be forgotten. Great look at the two sisters and how their lives changed, and the lives of family and friends also changed, over the course of events of which they had no moral control. Easy read, enjoy!

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  • A Must Read

    As historical novels go, this has a high ranking. It is heart wrenching and bittersweet. Factual events woven into this touching novel are teachable moments. Highly recommended this to family and friends...they concur !!!

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  • The Nightingale is a historical fiction ...

    The Nightingale is a historical fiction set in France during WW2, following two very different sisters and how each navigates survival as the Nazis invade their country. It’s a well-written, multi-layered story, full of drama and emotion. Found it hard to put down.

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  • Hands down best book ever!!!

    Hands down my most favorite book ever. Historical fiction, although some claim historical inaccuracies. I don’t know about that, but it is great story!!! This is a must have for my personal library. I lent mine out and not returned. And l want to read it again… it’s been six years.

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  • Fabulous historical fiction story taking place in occupied France during WWII.

    Well written with excellent plot content. You won’t want to put it down!

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