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Kristin Hannah’s 2024 novel The Women follows the life of Frances "Frankie" McGrath, a young nurse who enlists in the US Army during the Vietnam War
. Throughout the novel Frankie must navigate the threat of unlikely survival, the all-consuming nature of love, and the never-ending cost of warfare. The Women has been widely praised for shedding light on the often-overlooked contributions of women in Vietnam. It debuted on the New York Times bestseller list and was named one of the best books of 2024 by several publications.Read a full book summary, an in-depth analysis of Frankie McGrath, and an exploration of the novel's famous quotes.