I have much less time for reading than when I was unemployed, but I see that as a good problem to have. So this month I was only able to read two books for this challenge, knocking out letters B and N.
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
I found this book to be really interesting, although perhaps a little dark. It is a fictional book about the actual last woman to be executed in Iceland for murder. Agnes Magnusdottir is tried and convicted for the brutal murder of her former master and lover. She is held on a local farm to await her execution, where her presence is not exactly welcomed or wanted. In the story, the reader learns a lot about the Icelandic people and lifestyle in the early 1800's, which I thought was incredibly interesting.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
The Nightingale is yet another book about WWII, but from the view point of two women who conspire against the Nazis in their own unique ways. The chapters alternate between the voice of Vianne and her younger sister Isabelle, which could be confusing at certain points. But Hannah does a good job at giving a very vivid, real telling of their stories and life in occupied France during the war.
So what did you read this month? Link up and tell us!
These 2 books have been on my TBR list for a while now. I really want to read them. Glad that you liked them. :) Thank you so much for joining us for ABC Reads!
ReplyDeleteThose are both such great books! I loved them both although between the two I'd give the edge to The Nightingale.
ReplyDeleteI think I've read too many books in the WWII era lately, because I preferred Burial Rites over The Nightingale.
DeleteThe Nightingale has been on my list for awhile now, but Burial Rites sounds really interesting!! I've had Iceland in the back of my mind as a fun vacation destination recently so maybe I should check this out as research! :)
ReplyDeleteI think it sounds like an interesting place to visit!
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