Fly Away by Kristin Hannah Book Review

Are you looking for a moving, heartfelt story of love and loss? Look no further than ‘Fly Away’ by Kristin Hannah. As one of the most powerful books ever written on family relationships, Fly Away will leave you with your emotions in turmoil as it follows the journey of Tully, Marah and Cloud through unimaginable pain, loss, joy and ultimately hope. Prepare to be hit hard by this novel’s intensity; Jeanette’s beautiful but agonising story is sure to take your breath away!

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Synopsis

Celebrity news reporter and presenter, Tully Hart, has hit rock bottom. Kate Ryan had been her best friend for more than thirty years. They d lived, laughed, danced and cried together. Kate had been her anchor, and now Tully was cast adrift not knowing how she was going to survive.

Kate s daughter, Marah, was only sixteen years old when her mother died. Consumed with guilt over the fights they d had during the last months of Kate s life, Marah runs away and becomes a drop-out in society, maintaining no contact with her family.

Tully s mother, Cloud, a child of the Sixties, has lived a world of her own dependent on drugs for most of her adult life. She now wants to prove that she can help her daughter. But what will it take for Tully to forgive?

And then something momentous happens which causes each one of them to realise what they ve done, and what they have become.

FLY AWAY is the story of three women who have lost their way and need each other plus a miracle to transform their lives.

About The Author

Kristin Hannah is the award-winning and bestselling author of more than 20 novels including the international blockbuster, The Nightingale, which was named Goodreads Best Historical fiction novel for 2015 and won the coveted People’s Choice award for best fiction in the same year. It was named a Best Book of the Year by Amazon, iTunes, Buzzfeed, the Wall Street Journal, Paste, and The Week. In 2018, The Great Alone became an instant New York Times #1 bestseller and was named the Best Historical Novel of the Year by Goodreads.

The Four Winds was published in February of 2021 and immediately hit #1 on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Indie bookstore’s bestseller lists. Additionally, it was selected as a book club pick by the both Today Show and The Book Of the Month club, which named it the best book of 2021.

The Nightingale is currently in production at Tri Star, with Dakota and Elle Fanning set to star. Tri Star has also optioned The Great Alone and it is in development. Firefly Lane, her beloved novel about two best friends, was the #1 Netflix series around the world, in the week it came out. The popular tv show stars Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke and Season Two is currently set to conclude the series on April 27, 2023.

A former attorney, Kristin lives in the Pacific Northwest.

My Review

Fly Away by Kristin Hannah is a poignant and heart-wrenching novel about family, love, loss, and healing. The story follows the lives of the Ryan family, who are struggling to cope with the sudden death of their beloved daughter, mother and friend, Kate. As they each try to come to terms with their grief and find a way forward, they must confront the painful secrets and misunderstandings that have kept them apart for so long.

One of the strengths of Fly Away is the way in which it delves deep into the emotions and experiences of each character. Hannah has a gift for creating complex and fully realized characters, and each member of the Ryan family is portrayed with sensitivity and depth. The novel explores themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds.

The writing in Fly Away is beautiful and evocative, with lyrical descriptions and vivid imagery that bring the story to life. Hannah’s storytelling is masterful, weaving together multiple plot threads and perspectives in a way that is both seamless and engaging.

Another highlight of the novel is the way in which it addresses the challenges faced by families dealing with addiction and mental illness. The Ryan family is shown to be deeply flawed, with each member struggling to overcome their demons and find peace. But despite their struggles, they are ultimately shown to be resilient and capable of coming together in times of crisis.

This is a very different type of novel to the first in the series, Firefly Lane, but it brings Tully, Marah and Cloud together in a unique and wonderful way. I really enjoyed the different perspectives in Fly Away and the way things turn around bringing a beautiful, though difficult, ending to Firefly Lane.

Overall, Fly Away is a moving and thought-provoking novel that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of loss and the hope of healing. Kristin Hannah is a gifted writer who has created a deeply moving story that is both heart-wrenching and hopeful. Highly recommended for fans of family dramas and stories of resilience and love.

My previous reviews of Kristin Hannah’s work

Firefly Lane

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