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Kristin Hannah novels are so hit and miss for me. For instance, I absolutely loved Night Road...it's probably one of my all-time favorite books. Yet, I really hated the The Nightingale. And here's why... Every time I read Hannah's historical fiction, I end up feeling as though she researches like a mad woman, jots down every tragedy she can find during that time period, and then destroys her main character by making her suffer through every. single. calamity. It's too much. This book was so horribly depressing, and was so full of misery and death (animals included...it's bad, friends), that I couldn't wait for it to end. There was zero enjoyment while reading this. Yes, it's well-written, and yes, Ms. Hannah knows how to ratchet up the tension...but man, balance is a good thing. The constant darkness is overwhelming. The conclusion was completely predictable and emotionally manipulative. I know I was supposed to break down into devastated tears, but instead, I let out a huge sigh and rolled my eyes. Does that count? I think I just need to stick to her contemporary books and skip the historical options. I'm once again in the minority here, so read it...you know you want to. TRIGGER WARNING: CONSTANT ANIMAL SUFFERING AND DEATH 2.5 stars Available February 2, 2021 Despite my less than enthusiastic review, I'd like to thank NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my review copy.