If Communism is such a savior of the oppressed, why during the same period this novel is set in did Communist Russia imprison over a million people and execute hundreds of thousands? I think this book was intentionally deceptive in its portrayal of Marxist practices, knowing the audience for this highly anticipated novel would be huge. When I notice this happening, it immediately creates a detachment between myself and the characters. Like many other readers have said, I don’t like being emotionally manipulated for the sake of politics. The painting of Communism in such a favorable light can be the only answer as America teeters on the edge of a complete Socialist takeover. It left me wondering why the author and publishers thought this would be an opportune time to release such a book. By the end of the book, I was left more crushed in spirit than when I started. However, I didn’t expect the entirety of the novel to be one disastrous hardship after the next…after the next. Naturally, I knew reading about The Great Depression would be…depressing, for lack of a better word. The Four Winds couldn’t have been farther this. After a grueling year and the start of what appears to be another following in its footsteps, I would think most readers, like myself, would be looking for uplifting stories as a form of escapism from our current struggles. I desired to find the same hope from this story, but for the life of me, I couldn’t find it despite being told I should feel it from the author. I enjoy reading historical novels for the chance to connect past to present and gain a bit of hope from the struggles people have endured and overcome. Kristin Hannah, unfortunately, decided to venture deep into the political arena with The Four Winds. Within most modern books (and movies) lately, the political messages saturating the pages are about as subtle as a gun to the head.
I hate to say, one of my most anticipated reads for the year by one of my favorite authors was a gigantic disappointment.
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