pickThis is my second Kristin Hannah, my first being The Nightingale, which, despite thinking it was a little cheesy and overstated at times, I really enjoyed. This one takes place in America from 1921-1940 but predominantly deals with the mid-1930s and the Great Depression coupled with the drought that devastated the Great Plains. (Cont. in comments 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻)
i.z.booknook (1) It‘s an area of history I‘ve never read much about and whilst I wouldn‘t rely on historical accuracy, it was a very interesting setting. The book follows a woman named Elsa as she strives to protect her children amid the drought and depression and risks a move to California as a single woman. It was a slow-burn story and very engaging. I appreciate the time Hannah takes in establishing the characters and setting and is meticulous with details. 2w
i.z.booknook (2) Admittedly the dialogue was a little uninspiring in places, some sentences and plot points were a little repetitive and the awesome craft you get from the classics is lacking, but it is still a great, entertaining story, satisfyingly told, that you can get lost in and not have to work too hard to read and the sometimes cheesy or simple language enables Hannah to get right to the emotion and so it was an enjoyable read. 2w
i.z.booknook (3) I consider Hannah a bit of a guilty pleasure read and I am looking forward to picking up her new book The Women because everyone needs to indulge in some guilty pleasures every now and then! 2w
Suet624 I‘m with you on your second point. 2w
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