Firefly Lane

Loved this book!! A heart touching and enthralling story!! Hats off to Kristin Hannah!! One of the best novels on Friendship which I have ever read!! A Must Read!!

Awesome book

Reminded me of Jodi Picoult's writing. A lovely story about the friendship between two girls/women. The ups and downs, highs and lows. A bit repetitive in parts, but definitely worth a read.

Superb novel loved it

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah is a compelling novel that delves into the intricacies of female friendship. The story begins in the summer of 1974, when Kate Mularkey, a socially isolated girl with no friends at school, meets a new neighbor, Tully Hart. Despite their contrasting personalities, Kate and Tully become inseparable friends by the end of the summer, known affectionately as "TullyandKate." Their friendship spans more than three decades, enduring numerous challenges and life changes, including careers, marriages, and personal struggles. Through these ups and downs, their bond is continually tested, yet it remains a testament to loyalty, love, and forgiveness. Kristin Hannah's writing is both engaging and heartfelt, capturing the essence of Kate and Tully's deep connection. She skillfully develops their characters as the narrative progresses through different phases of their lives. While some plot points may come across as predictable or overly dramatic, this occasionally aligns with the nature of close female friendships. Overall, Firefly Lane is a beautiful exploration of the enduring power of friendship, and Hannah's portrayal of Kate and Tully's relationship is both authentic and moving.

It's not half as good as her novel "The Great Alone".

Actually, I found it little disappointing, plus it left me with some questions.

Firefly Lane is my first ever Kristin Hannah experience. Even after knowing how hard hitting her stories can be, I was still surprised by how deep it went. Firefly Lane is not everyone's cup of tea. It has many trigger warnings. So make sure you do your research before picking it up. However, it is a story that stays with you hours after you finish reading. Particularly, because of the emotional rollercoaster ride that you are on with Kate and Tully.

Un libro assolutamente da leggere, travolgente e che non vorresti finisse mai

It’s 1974 and Kate Mullarkey is a teenaged girl at the bottom of the high school social pecking order until Tully Hart moves in across the road. Tully is instantly the coolest girl in school and also wants to be friends with Kate. They become best friends and begin planning the rest of their lives together and though their lives change along the way, their friendship remains the one constant until an act of betrayal changes everything. When tragedy strikes, can they put their differences aside and come back together one last time? I watched the first series of Firefly Lane a while ago on Netflix and loved it but with one thing or another I haven’t got round to watching the second series yet. I saw the book in the 99p sale for Kindle when I was stocking up for my holiday but have only just got round to reading it. I know there are definitely some differences between the book and the tv show but it’s a while since I watched the show so I’m not sure exactly how different it is. I absolutely loved this. Hannah’s writing drew me in and kept me wanting more. It had such a nice flow to it, which made for a very easy read. The slight feeling of familiarity from watching the show was kind of comforting and at its best the friendship between Kate and Tully reminded me of my own best friends. I don’t want to spoil anything but for someone who doesn’t tend to be overly emotional I was almost crying at my desk towards the end of this yesterday. It’s honestly a lovely, wholesome story of female friendships and the ways they change and grow over the years.

Kristin HannahさんのNight Roadがあまりにも面白かったのでアマゾンで取り寄せました。 この人は本当に悲しいストーリーを書くのが好きですね。 「育児放棄された女の子」と「育ちのいい女の子」が高校時代に出逢い、そこから大親友として二人で人生を共に過ごしていきます。キャリアをとるか、家庭をとるか、そのような二人の葛藤がお互いを傷つけあいながら、そして励まし合いながらストーリーが展開していきます。 ただ、Night Roadと比べると、明らかにドキドキ度、せつなさ度がおとります。 どうも登場人物を好きになることが出来ませんでした。 478ページとなかなかのボリュームがありますが、話が面白くなってきたのは最後の１００ページくらいです。 Night Roadを読むことを強くお勧めします。

I started watching episode one of the tv series on Netflix and was soon thinking "I wish this was a book" and what do you know - it is one! Lovely writing, glorious characters and a beautiful story line.

Great story of an honest,realistic friendship but lord Kate is annoying,pathetic,always the victim