Reviews tagging 'Miscarriage'

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

55 reviews

abbiemaines's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-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? Yes

3.25

This book was good, I enjoyed the writing, but there were quite a few plot points/character interactions that regularly irritated me so I am only rating this a 3.25. I did cry though so Kristin certainly did her job:)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Cancer, Death, Miscarriage, Rape, Toxic relationship, and War

elizabeth_juliet's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny reflective 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

4.75

One of the saddest books I have read, had me sobbing on the floor, but do read it, I promise it’s worth it.

A beautiful coming of age novel about two friends that couldn’t be more different, and yet mutually thrive when together. Beging when Kate and Tully are in eighth grade and following their lives for over three decades, this book features incredible character development and personal growth.

Desperate to be seen and heard after a childhood of neglect, Tully attempts to fill her life with success and romance, pulling Kate along for the ride. Tully dreams of being on television and becoming a star, while Kate secretly yearns for a quiet life filled with laughter and love. As these friends embark on wildly different life journeys, their friendship is tested many times, through jealousy, betrayals, and secrets, it prevails through all of the hardship. Tully and Kate have been faced with all of the challenges the world can dump on them, and yet get through it together.

Recommend for those who live a good coming of age friendship-centered tale, and a good cry.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault

Minor: Alcoholism and Miscarriage

cancer and death play a big role in the plot toward the end of the novel

sarahfeller's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol

sabrinas's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Rape, and Abandonment

Moderate: Addiction, Death, and Mental illness

Minor: Miscarriage and Pregnancy

kyrstin_p1989's review

emotional funny hopeful informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What a fucking roller coaster ride. I laughed and I wept and did everything in between. Tully & Kate are lovable and detestable at the same time, which is to say they are human. The story arc is so pleasant. The subtle nods to different music was a nice bonus for me as a music lover. The end is devastating, though, so prepare with loads of tissues. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

maiahhtratchh's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I was quite disappointed after watching the tv show. Their friendship is not near as nice and I don’t even truly understand how they are friends in the book. They don’t communicate and hold resentment over each other constantly. I liked the ending though, the last 50 pages truly showed the best in their relationship and if the whole book were like that I would be OBSESSED with this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Miscarriage and Grief

Minor: Toxic friendship

micaelavisser's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage

Moderate: Cancer, Death, and Drug abuse

coleeflower's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was kind of a weird one. On the one hand, it deals with some emotionally heavy topics, but on the other hand, the whole vibe feels very sitcomy. The conversations between characters felt too snappy, like they would never happen naturally. It reminded me a little of Gilmore Girls, in that I was somewhat taken out of the story by how idyllic it was, but I was equally ready to just go along for the ride. It felt repetitive at times, especially their fights, but I suppose that's to be expected in a friendship spanning decades. I'm looking forward to seeing how it all plays out in the show. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Miscarriage

leahhannon's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Death, Miscarriage, Rape, and War

ktinaisabel's review

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer and Miscarriage