No small detail was left out, and I truly felt like I knew the characters intimately and was experiencing the war alongside them. Every single moment was brought to life by Hannah’s incredible use of language and description. The Nightingale was one of the most atmospherical novels I have ever read. That said, I was still a little nervous going in but I’m relieved to say that it met and exceeded all expectations. I knew I would love The Nightingale, based on how much others adore it and my love for books set during WWII. Over time, Carriveau suffers at the hands of the Nazi’s and Vianne, terrified of putting her daughter at risk, must make some impossible choices if she wants to save innocent lives. With her husband sent to war, Vianne remains in Carriveau with her daughter and tries to keep things running as normal as possible, until a Nazi stations himself in Vianne’s home. Her missions are dangerous and filled with undeniable risk, as she crosses the Pyrenees countless times under cover of darkness, in all conditions. She joins the underground rebellion, committed to saving stranded airmen and helping them return home.

Isabelle, code-named the nightingale, refuses to sit by and watch France surrender to the Germans. The novel spans from 1939 through to 1945 following each sister’s reaction to Germany’s invasion and how they survive the brutal Nazi occupation. The novel centres around two sisters: young, stubborn, and rebellious, Isabelle and mature, sensible Vianne, who has a family and a daughter to protect at all costs. Of course, there are macarons and fresh baguettes and charcuterie mentioned.Add to TBR A beautiful, thought-provoking, sob-inducing novel It was lovely to hear the often used French pronounced aloud.įood Rating: 5/5 The Nightingale was filled with lovely food descriptions which evokes emotion as well as my hunger for all things French.

She had spot on timing and her accents just intensified all the characters. If you haven’t read this book yet- what are you waiting for?!? If you have read it, chances are you are in the majority of those who loved it come see my book inspired food!Īudiobook Performance: 4/5 Polly Stone did an amazing job narrating such an evoking book. Even a year later, I feel an emotional tug when revisiting the story. I related to it throughout different aspects of my daily life. I carried this book around in my heart for weeks. I listened to the audio during my daily walks and I remember sobbing while walking past fields of cows, their big cow eyes following me down the road. A heartbreaking yet inspirational novel, The Nightingale was such an emotional read for me. Author, Kristin Hannah narrator, Polly Stone,īook Rating: 5/5 “In love we find out who we want to be in war we find out who we are.” This book has a presence.

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