Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

Fly Away by Kristin Hannah

7 reviews

vannahcabana's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is a continuation book of Firefly Lane. If you’re looking for a lighthearted, fun read, this is NOT it. It is extremely emotional and reflective. Fair warning that there is significant discussion on drugs, alcohol, depression, suicide, and injury. Not gonna lie- I teared up a few times. While it did become a little confusing from chapter to chapter on who was talking, I overall enjoyed the reality of the story. Another good book for Kristin Hannah!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Drug abuse, Grief, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Car accident

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Rape, and Physical abuse

readbykristyn's review against another edition

The themes of depression and self harm were too much for Ms to handle in this moment. I would like to come back and finish this in the future. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm and Mental illness

Minor: Alcohol, Drug use, and Drug abuse

navayiota's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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

5.0

Somehow better than the first book.

I can't say I like the way Paxton was handled, as sometimes it seemed like the author believed his goth look to be as big of an issue as his abusive behaviours, and simply part of the problem, which I disagree with. But I liked the way she wrote depression and anxiety, and the nuanced way they were represented in Tully and Mara. The most interesting part was Dorothy's past. I simply couldn't stop reading once I got to that part. I would watch a whole spin off movie about what she went through. I loved the Netflix adaptation, but wow I'm disappointed by the way they handled her return. This was infinitely better. It's understandable cause of the time restraints of shows, but it still hurts to see such a major part missing. Hannah did an incredible job at humanising her. And I loved the ending. All the little details, so masterfully crafted. A rollercoaster of a story. And I wish we would have seen more of Raphael! He was so charming and my heart broke at his death. I felt so bad for Dorothy and him.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Car accident, Confinement, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Physical abuse, Self harm, Abandonment, Medical content, Cancer, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Xenophobia, Pregnancy, Bullying, and Terminal illness

Minor: Antisemitism and Vomit

sarah_amy's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-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

2.5

Love Kristin Hannah's writing and found it as easy to connect to the characters again as I did in Firefly Lane. However, this felt like an unnecessary sequel. Felt like it was mostly about grief after the events from the previous story and the other main event was dragged out. I wish there were a few more new faces that we got to know and more that happened outside of the grief. Did enjoy the character development of Cloud/Dorothy though.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Drug use, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Chronic illness, Death, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Medical content, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Grief, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts

Love Kristin Hannah's writing and found it as easy to connect to the characters again as I did in Firefly Lane. However, this felt like an unnecessary sequel. Felt like it was mostly about grief after the events from the previous story and the other main event was dragged out. I wish there were a few more new faces that we got to know and more that happened outside of the grief. Did enjoy the character development of Cloud/Dorothy though.

jnlundy's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring sad 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Medical trauma, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Cancer, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Medical content, Death of parent, and Death

Moderate: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Domestic abuse, and Drug abuse

vandadora's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Car accident, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Chronic illness, and Death of parent

painausten314's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cancer, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Medical trauma, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Incest, Sexual assault, and Rape