The Women

bargainsgirl · ‎01-13-2012

I juat finished this book. It was not my favorite of Kristin Hannah's but I did like it and appreciate the fact that this will probably open up a new venu of stories about the Viet Nam war. The part of the book I did not like so much was Frankie's soap-opera like relationship with Rye. A bit overdone in my opinion. But overall it was a good storey and brought alot of much needed awareness...even now.

luvmybeetle · ‎08-10-2013

Wow I thought you were talking about the book about the movie in 1937 called The Women with Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rozalind Russell, and a few more. It's made totally with women in it. A good movie.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@luvmybeetle Likewise thought the exact same thing.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

going to Carolina · ‎05-14-2010

I thought this book was fantastic. Brought back a lot of memories of the Viet Nam War

and everything that was going on during that time. I gave the book to my cuz and she couldn't put it down.

pateacher · ‎04-16-2010

I just started The Women yesterday. This book was a slow start for me. I am hoping to become more engaged. I have very much enjoyed Hannah's other books.

@going to Carolina I started humming when I saw your name.

JT is one of my favorites, as is Going to Carolina.

Zaimee · ‎07-17-2019

@bargainsgirl @pateacher

A lot of hype for this book. When I registered for this book on my online library system, I was #2524!! That was on March 20. I am now at #1037!! Could not wait (Book Club is tomorrow). So, ended up purchasing on IPAD!

Was a freshmen in NY college when Kent Sate occurred. Students took over administration building, Jane Fonda came and gave speech, semester ended early with pass/fail grades. (1970.....repeating in 2024?)

Finished late last night. Agree that this started slow but 2nd half was better. Some predictability but overall worthwhile...4 stars.

SWEET · ‎03-09-2010

Just finished it. I was lucky enough to get a copy from a FB swap group. I was shocked. I love Kristin Hannah books and this one didn't disappoint. I cried so much during the book and especially at the end. I don't know what she's writing next but I'm sure it'll be just as great as her others.

bargainsgirl · ‎01-13-2012

Since reading The Women I decided to watch Ken Burn's Viet Nam War documentary which can be seen on PBS (you might need Passport Membership to view it which I am...money well spent!). I am only in Part One and I am utterly amazed at how much we didn't and still don't know about the whole situation in VIet Nam which started way back around WW2!! Sure is an eye opener!!! Wars are devasting yet we humans just do not learn....so sad...

GusMo · ‎07-11-2012

@bargainsgirl wrote:
I juat finished this book. It was not my favorite of Kristin Hannah's but I did like it and appreciate the fact that this will probably open up a new venu of stories about the Viet Nam war. The part of the book I did not like so much was Frankie's soap-opera like relationship with Rye. A bit overdone in my opinion. But overall it was a good storey and brought alot of much needed awareness...even now.

Overall, I really liked it, but there definitely was a soap opera touch to it. Plus she would not have been able to do everything she did ( don't want to give anything away) if she had not come from a very wealthy family.

Jazzycat1 · ‎06-17-2014

I read this book awhile back but remembered many details of that terrible time. Recently I watched a podcast on Fox Nation that entails the story of Harris Faulkner's father who served as a pilot during that time. The bases where the fictional women nurses served as well as other places mentioned in the book were visited by Harris. She was retracing his steps and you will recognize some of the places from the book. The Big Difference is now there are cities where heavy jungle greeted our servicemen. You'll see the underground tunnels as well. Watching the video is very touching. It is not political.