42 pages 1 hour read

Kristin Harmel

The Forest of Vanishing Stars

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel captivated readers with its vivid portrayal of survival and resilience set in WWII. Reviewers praised Harmel's emotional storytelling and rich historical detail, though some found the pacing uneven. The novel’s character development resonated deeply, despite occasional predictability in the plot. Overall, an evocative and gripping read.

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Who Should Read The Forest of Vanishing Stars?

A reader who enjoys The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr will be captivated by The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel. This historical fiction, teeming with resilience, survival, and WWII settings, appeals to those who appreciate emotionally rich, character-driven narratives.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Survival Fiction
Romance
Period
WWII / World War II
Holocaust
Themes
Natural World: Nurture v. Nature
Self Discovery
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Topics
Military / War
History: World