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Fly Away

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Kristin Hannah

Fly Away

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington State • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Fly Away by Kristin Hannah continues the story of Tully Hart and the Ryan family following Kate's death from cancer. Tully's struggle with substance use disorder, panic attacks, and her career downturn intertwine with Marah Ryan's battle with self-harm and grief. As their lives unravel, they must confront their pasts and seek healing and forgiveness amidst personal turmoil and complex family dynamics. Sexual assault, self-harm, substance use disorder, and suicide are significant elements in the story.

Emotional

Melancholic

Heartwarming

Bittersweet

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

175,201 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kristin Hannah's Fly Away elicits a passionate response from readers, adoring its emotional depth and intricate characters while critiquing its occasionally predictable plot twists. Fans appreciate the poignant narrative and strong themes of friendship and healing, though some find it overly sentimental. Overall, it captivates with a heartfelt story of resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fly Away?

Readers who enjoy emotional, character-driven stories akin to Jodi Picoult's My Sister's Keeper or Jojo Moyes' Me Before You will find themselves captivated by Kristin Hannah's Fly Away. This novel appeals to those who appreciate deep explorations of friendship, loss, and healing.

4.2

175,201 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington State • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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