The Nightingale: A Novel

Name: The Nightingale: A Novel
Rating: 8.89 (7199 reviews)
ISBN: 9781250080400

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. 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.

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Published Apr 25, 2017

608 pages

Average rating: 8.89

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Readers say *The Nightingale* is a deeply emotional WWII novel portraying two sisters' differing experiences in Nazi-occupied France, praised for Kris...

LizziIsBarking

Jun 02, 2026

One of my ultimate favorite books. 📚

fromlizaslibrary

May 30, 2026

10/10 stars

This book is phenomenal. I know I’m behind on finally reading it and frankly I think I was putting it off because I knew how good it was going to be. Good is actually a tough term because it is a devastating topic and story but it’s one that needs to be heard. My heart felt heavy knowing the history behind Nazi occupied France, the events of WWII and the unsung women heroes that are represented. Kristin Hannah does a beautiful job shaping a story amongst the facts, making this truly is a must read. Alongside the historical stories, I adored the stories of family, friendship, community, love and sisterhood that are intertwined. It places such humanity amongst the dark hatred of the time.

Kate Rowland

Apr 17, 2026

9/10 stars

Second time reading it. Absolutely loved it (again)

Karla

Apr 10, 2026

10/10 stars

This book was devastatingly beautiful.
SO well written, so emotional, the characters are such powerful, amazing women.
It’s a historical fiction book taking place when Nazi Germans began taking over France.
It shows a side of the war you don’t hear or see about, the strong women who had to face the most difficult challenges I couldn’t even imagine.
It’s an amazing book, I laughed and smile at times, and sobbed during the rest. Deserves 100 stars!!

day🦦🪷🦢

Feb 01, 2026

10/10 stars

Everyone who read it in our bookclub loved it!!