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by Kristin Hannah
4.72015564 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Kristin Hannah book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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- 1The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah4.7
- 2The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah4.5
- 3The Girls of Good Fortune by Kristina McMorris4.1
- 4The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller4.5
- 5The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett4.4
- 6The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead4.4
- 7The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly4.4
- 8The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bohjalian4.5
- 9The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes4.6
- 10The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom0
During the Great Depression and Dust Bowl, Elsa Martinelli must make impossible choices to save her children, including whether to stay on the failing Texas farm or join the desperate migration to Cal
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by Kristin Hannah
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Why you'll love it:
Another Kristin Hannah book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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by Kristina McMorris
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a harrowing but determined tone that will resonate with The Four Winds fans.
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by Madeline Miller
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a achingly beautiful tragedy tone that will resonate with The Four Winds fans.
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by Brit Bennett
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a melancholy and contemplative tone that will resonate with The Four Winds fans.
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by Colson Whitehead
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a harrowing yet dignified tone that will resonate with The Four Winds fans.
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by Martha Hall Kelly
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a gentle and contemplative tone that will resonate with The Four Winds fans.
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by Chris Bohjalian
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This literary fiction shares a somber and contemplative tone that will resonate with The Four Winds fans.
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by Jojo Moyes
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This literary fiction shares a inspiring and heartfelt tone that will resonate with The Four Winds fans.
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by Mitch Albom
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This literary fiction shares a contemplative and hopeful tone that will resonate with The Four Winds fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Four Winds
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nightingale | Kristin Hannah | 4.7 | 2015 | 564 | Same author |
| The Great Alone | Kristin Hannah | 4.5 | 2018 | 450 | Same author |
| The Girls of Good Fortune | Kristina McMorris | 4.1 | 2025 | 416 | Similar vibes |
| The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller | 4.5 | 2021 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Vanishing Half | Brit Bennett | 4.4 | 2021 | 12 | Similar vibes |
| The Underground Railroad | Colson Whitehead | 4.4 | 2016 | 306 | Similar vibes |
| The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club | Martha Hall Kelly | 4.4 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Jackal's Mistress | Chris Bohjalian | 4.5 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Giver of Stars | Jojo Moyes | 4.6 | 2020 | 464 | Similar vibes |
| The Stranger in the Lifeboat | Mitch Albom | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Four Winds?
The most similar books to The Four Winds are The Nightingale, The Great Alone, The Girls of Good Fortune.
What should I read after The Four Winds?
After finishing The Four Winds, readers most commonly pick up The Nightingale next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Kristin Hannah, such as The Women.
Who writes books like Kristin Hannah?
Authors similar to Kristin Hannah include Madeline Miller, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Brit Bennett, Patti Callahan Henry, Colson Whitehead.
What genre is The Four Winds?
The Four Winds is a Literary Fiction novel by Kristin Hannah, published in 2021. It features elements of Great Depression, Dust Bowl, Mother's Love.
How long is The Four Winds?
The Four Winds is 464 pages long.
Does The Four Winds have romance/spice?
The Four Winds has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About The Four Winds
During the Great Depression and Dust Bowl, Elsa Martinelli must make impossible choices to save her children, including whether to stay on the failing Texas farm or join the desperate migration to California. Hannah captures the devastating impact of economic and environmental disaster on ordinary families through one woman's extraordinary courage. A bestselling epic that brings the hardships of the 1930s to vivid life, this novel explores themes of maternal sacrifice, resilience, and the American Dream while showing how ordinary people find strength in impossible circumstances and examining the parallel between Depression-era struggles and modern challenges.