2024 the best kristin hannah books review

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From Kristin Hannah, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the smash-hit novels Firefly Lane, The Nightingale, and The Four Winds comes a novel about how one reckless night destroys the lives of three teenagers and their families.

For eighteen years, Jude Farraday has put her children's needs above her own, and it shows―her twins, Mia and Zach, are bright and happy teenagers. When Lexi Baill moves into their small, close-knit community, no one is more welcoming than Jude. Lexi, a former foster child with a dark past, quickly becomes Mia's best friend. Then Zach falls in love with Lexi and the three become inseparable.

Jude does everything to keep her kids out of harm's way. But senior year of high school tests them all. It's a dangerous, explosive season of drinking, driving, parties, and kids who want to let loose. And then on a hot summer's night, one bad decision is made. In the blink of an eye, the Farraday family will be torn apart and Lexi will lose everything. In the years that follow, each must face the consequences of that single night and find a way to forget…or the courage to forgive.

Vivid, universal, and emotionally complex, Night Road raises profound questions about motherhood, identity, love, and forgiveness. It is a luminous, heartbreaking novel that captures both the exquisite pain of loss and the stunning power of hope. This is Kristin Hannah at her very best, telling an unforgettable story about the longing for family, the resilience of the human heart, and the courage it takes to forgive the people we love.

"You cannot read Night Road and not be affected by the story and the characters. The total impact of the book will stay with you for days to come after it is finished." ―The Huffington Post

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Griffin (January 4, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250838495
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250838490
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.35 x 1 x 8.2 inches
Reviewer: Kimberly H
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Must read
Review: First time reading anything from this author and I'm blown away. The way she writes a story so seamlessly perfect that you literally feel like you are in the book with the characters and places and things that are happening. This was one of the most emotional thought provoking and interesting books that I have read in maybe 5 or more years I can tell you one thing be prepared to cry and feel emotions that you may not have felt in a while I cried so much reading this book I couldn't open my puffy red eyes this morning after plowing through this book in I think 2 day could've been one or so but story is so good so well written that getting lost in the book and the lives of the characters in it made time stand still. Definitely loved this book and now love this author and will be reading another one of her books after posting this review. Honestly, I can't say enough about the overwhelming emotions and excellent story etc.. I'm hooked for life. Try it if never have read her books you won't be sorry

Reviewer: Allyson J. DeHart
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A different read from Hannah’s other masterpieces
Review: While "Night Road" is beautifully written and emotionally resonant, the ending left me feeling disappointed. It feels abrupt and leaves several threads unresolved, which can detract from the overall impact of the narrative. Despite this, the book offers a compelling look at the nuances of family and friendship, making it a worthwhile read for those who appreciate deep, character-driven stories.

Reviewer: Barbara K.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Kristin Hannah has done it again!
Review: I usually don't write reviews, but instead just leave a numerical rating of my opinion of a book. I gave Night Road: A Novel by Kristin Hannah a 5, but I really wish I could give it a 10!Before reading the book, I had read overviews of the story and knew that some kind of tragedy was going to happen. I didn't realize it would involve the loss of a child and the profound ways that event would affect the family and friends of the child. I, too, have lost a child so this book has dredged up so many of the emotions and feelings of anger I experienced when my son, Michael, passed away in 2017. He was 37 at the time and is now forever 37.Michael had been out to a bar and had also had to much to drink. As he was walking home he stumbled maybe, was startled maybe, but he did fall and hit his head hard, so very hard, on a metal fence. He suffered an unsurvivable traumatic brain injury. He was in the Neuro ICU for 10 days before brain death was declared and two days later became an organ donor.Forgive me if that was too much information but it was meant to let you know in a few words how I am connected to this story.I most relate to the character of Jude Farraday as she was the mother who lost a child. I completely understood a lot of the feelings and overwhelming sadness and the many "if onlys" Jude experienced. Everyone's grief journey is different, very much like a roller coaster ride. Emotions are up and down, peaks and valleys for a long time. The grief never ends, but it eventually becomes a part of your life that is bearable though can still feel like a punch in the belly at the drop of a hat. I remember the feelings of wanting to be left alone, the wanting to just curl up into a ball in a dark hole, the wanting to sit and do nothing, the anger at God for taking my son when he should have taken me. Michael was just beginning his life and I was old and had had a life. It took me several years to become productive again.Unlike Jude in the book, I was the primary caregiver to my daughter's two children. I always say they saved my life. They gave me a reason to get up and function during the day. At night after making dinner for my husband and me, I would just sit on the couch and watch tv. My quilt making hobby pretty much stopped and all I did was watch tv and maybe occasionally read a book. Jude's journey through her grief was different from mine but yet very similar in some ways. It was cathartic to read her story. It never ceases to amaze me how exquisitely Kristin Hannah can tap into emotions and feelings so perfectly. I have never cried so much reading a book, so keep some tissues handy. This book, with all the feels, has a wonderful ending, which is actually a glorious beginning for the Farraday family in this heartfelt and touching novel.

Reviewer: Susan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Shattering and Starting Over
Review: Night Road begins in a joyful turn and then takes a disastrous turn, literally. The entire turn of the book changes, but always with an undertone of hope. Lexi moved into an aunt’s home, a shabby trailer, after years in one foster home after another mingled with nightmarish visits with her mother and her many boyfriends. But Lexi met love and home. in that old trailer for the first time. At school she found a friend, a real best friend, Mia Ferraday, and her high school years became golden. Mia’s twin brother Zack was the big man on campus, blonde, beautiful, charismatic, and beautiful. Lexi soon became a fixture at their home. At the end of their senior year, horrible tragedy occurred and the golden years would be gone forever. Tremendous story of deep love, deep loss, and deep commitment.

Reviewer: Betsy Garvin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Absolutely wonderful.
Review: This is the first time I have ever written a review online for a book but had do so for Night Road as it was the best, most heart warming book that I, a voracious reader have read in a long time . I cannot recommend it any higher. So much love, so much friendship, so much heartbreak, so much despair, but in the end, so much joy, forgiveness and, again, love.

Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: very predictable but done well
Review: I read this book with tremendous anxiety as I intrinsically knew what was going to happen and it did. Other than that it kept me engaged and great character development- each with their own distinct voices. Would love a part 2 on Lexi, Zach and Gracie

Reviewer: hi
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: great read
Review: What a fantastic book. Has sadness and happiness. Loved the characters. Easy read you won’t want to put it down

Reviewer: DlynB
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Give the girl a break.
Review: No doubt, Kristin Hannah is an excellent writer. At page 158 I wanted to throw the book and stop reading. I mean, come on! Hadn’t Lexi been through enough in her life? The antagonist in the story was the author, who just couldn’t leave Lexi alone. Poor kid. And then, the ending felt rushed. All that time spent building drama, and the resolution felt too simple. Everyone has an epiphany and they all live happily ever after. I would have liked to see how Lexi deals with the changes, the transition. The mistrust.So if you want to feel kidnapped into reading a book that you really don’t want to read, but the characters are so likable you want to make sure they are ok, read this book. Don’t be surprised when you aren’t exactly fulfilled with the ending and you feel Lexi got screwed.

Reviewer: KL
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: No words. I've read about 5 or 6 of her books now and thos one is by far my favorite so far. I've never read anyone like Kristin Hannah. The way she writes...even if I'm not into the story, her words and characters pull me in. Night Road is a must read.

Reviewer: Heather Thorne
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: From start to finish I found this book interesting, happy and very sad. A romantic ending and a book which makes you look into your soul.

Reviewer: Z...
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Yazıları biraz küçüktü. Onun dışında İngilizce okumak için basit ve akıcı bir kitaptı

Reviewer: Daniela Barbosa
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Adoro a história!

Reviewer: nitin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Wow Wow Wow what a great book. After reading The Nightingale earlier this yearI fell in love with the writing of Kristin Hannah. Today I finished Night Road and I can say one thing I will read other books written by her. Night Road is an emotional roller coaster.