What readers think of The Nightingale, plus links to write your own review.

OMG, Morgan Hannah McDonald has done it again with "Nigthtscream"! This is one of the creepiest, yet one or the best thrillers I've ever read. It is not only one, but two thrillers in one book. After reading "Sandman", her previous book, the characters were so familiar, it was like greeting family members. The two stories are connected due to the characters, yet you will find yourself constantly looking for other connections - I mean, how could such horrendous, gut-wrenching events occur without some kind of connection? I'll never tell! You must read it for yourself! Better yet, start with the "Sandman", then follow up with "Nightscream". Take my word for it, this is one book deal you definitely want to be a part of...

Having taken extra time to do an excellent job, we readers are especially happy that this wonderful book has been WELL WORTH THE WAIT. I felt this books spoke to me and opened me up to the world of WWII and the women who lived through it. Please read this book YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID.

I read many books and write many reviews. The rave reviews for this book have troubled me like no other. I was struck by the countless plot inconsistencies, anachronisms, flat characters, improbable behaviors, word repetitions and historical and cultural inaccuracies. It seems there was no one at the wheel on this one and yet the public adores it. The French who have reviewed it seemed torn between amusement and disgust. World War II buffs who are knowledgeable about the French Resistance likewise. Even if you don't care about the historical and cultural errors- which you may not even realize- how about the plot inconsistencies? The author forgets to age Isabel 4 years along with her sister. Plants growing in a ravaged garden. Chickens wandering about while people are starving. Roses growing over a wall during a French winter. People freezing in one paragraph and perspiring in the next. I could go and on. I was jolted out of the world the author was creating so many times by the mistakes I could not possibly enjoy this book.

The Nightingale is the most powerful novel I believe I have ever read. The characters came to life before me. Courage, determination for what is right, and a hope for tomorrow made this a favorite book.

Where to begin? Or, I should say, how can I ever finish this? It's for book club or I would have abandoned it after 50 pages. Discrepancies abound. Facts glossed over. Telling instead of showing, the mark of a poor writer. The author grinds these out every year or two. This is my first and definitely my last. For great writing, well developed characters, and authentic atmosphere, read the result of 10 years of research and the Pulitzer Prize winner, "All The Light We Cannot See". Skip Miss Hannah. You deserve better.

A formulaic "historical" romance novel in a WWII setting, fraught with overwrought sentimentality and shocking scenarios, as well as historical inaccuracies to keep the reader turning pages. Writing style is high school level...not for the reader to wants a challenging thought-provoking read.

If you love history (WW2) and fiction this book is for you. This books describes how war can tear apart families but ultimately love wins. You will cry tears of sadness and joy. I could not put the book down.

While I found the book difficult to put down, I was also aware of glaring deficiencies. The author doesn't seem to be able to write authentic dialogue. Ari-Daniel is certainly old enough to remember Viane and Sophie, so why hasn't he tried to find them? Why has one of the heroines ended up in the US? The plot line is absorbing, but the relationships of the characters are muddled.