Just finished reading "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah
It's an absolutely amazing novel, falling into the genre of historical fiction. Let me tell you, I don't usually read historical fiction or fiction in general; I am more of a person who usually reads philosophical pieces.
Despite establishing that premise, I must state that this novel by Kristin Hannah is nothing short of a masterpiece! The whole narrative is crafted in such a coherent fashion with absolute attention to detail to France during World War II and the lives of the French with special emphasis on the lives of the two protagonists Isabell and Vianne, the story doesn't fall short of developing their characters.
Isabel initially comes off as a person who's rash, bold, reckless, and a bit naive. Yet, her character would never seem to irritate you or make you feel that she could be better, Isabel's character arc is presented in such a way that her immaturity, her recklessness and her will makes her the most loved character of the story. The whole sequence of her joining the resistance, establishing the Nightingale escape route, falling in love with gaëtan, coming close to her estranged father, and her always being in regret about how she endangered Vianne and her daughter are all the elements that have contributed to building the foundation of her character and justifying her as the true Nightingale.
I don't wish to spoil the story much, so I would just recommend this book to everyone who's into reading. It's a beautifully written novel and not a single soul reading it would regret their investment into this novel.
Happy reading!