Reviews tagging 'Infertility'

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

9 reviews

hollabills8's review against another edition

3.75

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this book took me a while to get through and I think its just because it felt too real for me. Winter Garden by KH also had the same problem, it was too real-life sad and I couldn't finish it. This one didn't get extremely sad until the very end. I think it was expertly written and I cared so deeply about the characters, but too much so that it filled me with such dread. The whole Johnny thing, though what a beautiful ending was rough to read about same with the mother daughter fighting. it made me very grateful for my mom. The ending was so tragic it had me in my bikini crying in the sun but it did seem like the right thing to do. A great book, full of love and pain. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, Abandonment

sarahfeller's review against another edition

4.0

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

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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, Alcohol

kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful informative sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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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, Abandonment

mkmontgomery's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Death, Rape, Terminal illness, Death of parent

Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Grief, Pregnancy

cwinningham's review against another edition

4.0

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I loved following Katie and Tully’s friendship throughout the years. Lots of important lessons throughout the entire book. Started off great and lost a little momentum in the middle before picking up near the end. I am curious to see where the second book goes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Death of parent, Abandonment

readingbetweenthenotes's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Death of parent

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Medical content, Grief

Minor: Bullying, Infertility, Pregnancy

maddireads13's review against another edition

3.5

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Grief

Minor: Infertility, Toxic relationship

chelseasbookshelf2's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

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Wow. I loved this book right from the start! This story pulled me in, and I couldn't get enough of it! I am so glad I picked this book up after seeing it ALL OVER Instagram. This is one of my new favorites! I loved that the friendship between Katie and Tully was not perfect, and how we got to see life through both of their eyes. The last 50 pages had me bawling, and I didn't think it could possibly get any sadder and of course it did.  Kristin Hannah is an amazing writer, and I cannot wait to read more from her.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Death of parent

Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Drug use, Infertility, Miscarriage

Minor: Rape

sydney_keeps_reading's review against another edition

4.5

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Miscarriage, Suicide, Terminal illness, Grief

Minor: Drug abuse, Infertility, Rape, Suicide