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  • The Nightingale

  • By: Kristin Hannah
  • Narrated by: Polly Stone
  • Length: 17 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,535 ratings)

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The Nightingale

By: Kristin Hannah
Narrated by: Polly Stone
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Publisher's Summary

Two sisters. One must be brave. One should be afraid. Bravery, courage, fear, and love in a time of war. Despite their differences sisters Viann and Isabelle have always been close.

Younger, bolder Isabelle lives in Paris while Viann is content with life in the French countryside with her husband, Antoine, and their daughter. But when the Second World War strikes, Antoine is sent off to fight, and Viann finds herself isolated, so Isabelle is sent by their father to help her.

As the war progresses, the sisters' relationship and strength are tested. With life changing in unbelievably horrific ways, Viann and Isabelle will find themselves facing frightening situations and responding in ways they never thought possible as bravery and resistance take different forms in each of their actions.

Vivid and exquisite in its illumination of a time and place that was filled with atrocities but also humanity and strength, Kristin Hannah's novel will provoke thought and discussion that will have readers talking long after they finish listening.

©2015 Kristin Hannah (P)2015 Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

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My best audible book so far. The characters are built up over time and become ever more complex. My sympathy and understanding jumped from one character to another then back to the first. Although the story line is slightly predictable this in no way detracts from the enjoyment.
My ONLY negative was the reading and pronunciation of the text was very American... but this is a minor point.

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Absolutely brilliant, one of the my favourites

If you could sum up The Nightingale in three words, what would they be?

Brilliant, so sad

What other book might you compare The Nightingale to, and why?

I am really into the war stories, cannot compare as they have been all excellent but this has been my favorite.

Which character – as performed by Polly Stone – was your favourite?

Isabelle Rossignol.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes couldn't put it down

Any additional comments?

Would like some suggestions what other books I can listen to.

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A beautiful story which captures history well

A fantastic book by Kristin Hannah, again. I’m quickly becoming a big fan of this writer after listening to ‘the great alone’ and now this. She manages to bring to life a variety of characters who all take their own twists and turns. Excuse me whilst I kept this short and jump onto my next book by her ;-)

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Wonderful story beautifully narrated

Loved this story highlighting the sacrafices made by ordinary citizens to save the lives of Jewish children and American airmen during the Nazi occupation of France. Beautifully written. Can't wait to see the movie.

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Loved this book!

Great story. So much emotion conveyed in it - I will listen again in the future!

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An amazing story

What a wonderful story! From beginning to end it was amazing what a wonderful narrative for such a horrific back drop, the ending had me in tears for hours
Fantastically narrated on audio book. Highly recommend

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Fantastic story and performance

Thoroughly enjoyed this book and audible performance. Was highly engaging story line and made you feel like you were really there experiencing the events that unfolded. Loved this story and listening to it.

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Keep listening

Outstanding performance and a beautiful story. I was initially frustrated by the overly descriptive language in the initial chapters and considered stopping but I am so glad I kept going. Highly recommend.

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Gripping story

Even though the story is fiction the story must have been based on facts and I found it fascinating. A good read

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Great story

Awesome. I really enjoyed it. Was drawn back to it and was riveted until the end

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