gdif's review against another edition
slow-paced
4.5
Really incredible coming of age story and a true story about friendship, adolescence, and becoming adults. I’m in love with both Tully and Kate, though at times I was frustrated with their miscommunication. I wish the ending wasn’t so rushed.
Spoiler
From the beginning you knew their friendship split at some point and hopefully it would become rekindled… but once we got to that split it lasted about a chapter or two long. I also didn’t feel satisfied with the ending of Tully’s mom’s story - what happened to her? We never got to understand why she left Tully all those times.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
aubreechavez's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
wow wow wow. a phenomenal book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Cancer
Minor: Miscarriage
louise010's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Cancer, Death, and Sexual assault
marybsimp's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Medical content, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Alcohol, Terminal illness, Addiction, Chronic illness, Cancer, Death, Grief, and Rape
maigahannatu's review against another edition
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is the story of an unlikely friendship between two girls. Honestly it works because one's a giver and one's a taker and yet they need each other. The book was just okay for me..... Too many bedroom scenes, too many unoriginal story lines, and what the one friend did to the other to break apart their friendship is something only a truly clueless person would do.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content
ritanevescunha's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Alcohol, Sexual violence, Miscarriage, Addiction, Cancer, Sexual assault, Drug abuse, Medical content, Rape, Pregnancy, and War
boldphoenix's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Abandonment and Addiction
Minor: Sexual assault and War
laurynreadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, and Death
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Rape
mishaslilcorner's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer and Sexual assault
kelly_e's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Title: Firefly Lane
Author: Kristin Hannah
Series: Firefly Lane, #1
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 4.0
Pub Date: January 6, 2009
T H R E E • W O R D S
Unsurprising • Compelling • Moving
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Kate is a quiet, reserved eighth grader with a loving, close-knit and supportive family, yet finds herself lonely and without friends. During the summer of 1974, Tully moves in next door to Kate. Tully is the complete opposite of Kate - outgoing, driven and confident but who comes from a broken home and harbors a huge secret that haunts her. That summer they promise each other to be best friends forever. Firefly Lane follows Kate and Tully over three decades in a story of friendship and family, love and loss.
💭 T H O U G H T S
Kristin Hannah has quickly become one of my favourite authors after having read The Nightingale and Winter Garden, so I was looking forward to reading this one after a dear friend recommended it to me. Firefly Lane is a beautiful portrait of friendship told in alternating perspectives between two women. What I really liked was the lengthy time span of their friendship. But at times I found the characters behaviour predictable and I had issues with how Tully treated Kate. Maybe I didn't feel the connection to Kate or Tully because I've never had such a close and enduring female friendship.
With that said, Kristin Hannah has a gift! Her writing style is so enjoyable to read and she makes me feel so much while reading, which I absolutely love. Her writing here is captivating and beautiful. It captured my attention and pulled me into the story.
Although this was not my favourite Kristin Hannah book, I enjoyed my time with Kate and Tully, and look forward to reading the sequel Fly Away and anything else she writes!
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• Kristin Hannah fans
• readers who love stories about friendship
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Sometimes being a good friend means saying nothing."
"All she knew was that a voice could offer light in a dark place, and light could lead you out.
Author: Kristin Hannah
Series: Firefly Lane, #1
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 4.0
Pub Date: January 6, 2009
T H R E E • W O R D S
Unsurprising • Compelling • Moving
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Kate is a quiet, reserved eighth grader with a loving, close-knit and supportive family, yet finds herself lonely and without friends. During the summer of 1974, Tully moves in next door to Kate. Tully is the complete opposite of Kate - outgoing, driven and confident but who comes from a broken home and harbors a huge secret that haunts her. That summer they promise each other to be best friends forever. Firefly Lane follows Kate and Tully over three decades in a story of friendship and family, love and loss.
💭 T H O U G H T S
Kristin Hannah has quickly become one of my favourite authors after having read The Nightingale and Winter Garden, so I was looking forward to reading this one after a dear friend recommended it to me. Firefly Lane is a beautiful portrait of friendship told in alternating perspectives between two women. What I really liked was the lengthy time span of their friendship. But at times I found the characters behaviour predictable and I had issues with how Tully treated Kate. Maybe I didn't feel the connection to Kate or Tully because I've never had such a close and enduring female friendship.
With that said, Kristin Hannah has a gift! Her writing style is so enjoyable to read and she makes me feel so much while reading, which I absolutely love. Her writing here is captivating and beautiful. It captured my attention and pulled me into the story.
Although this was not my favourite Kristin Hannah book, I enjoyed my time with Kate and Tully, and look forward to reading the sequel Fly Away and anything else she writes!
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• Kristin Hannah fans
• readers who love stories about friendship
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Sometimes being a good friend means saying nothing."
"All she knew was that a voice could offer light in a dark place, and light could lead you out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Death, Cancer, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Miscarriage, Addiction, Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Grief