Of course, it might not end up going exactly the same route, though. If it does, then the remaining seven episodes will likely cover the friends’ reconciliation, Kate’s treatment and her later passing away. Kristin Hannah 3 Books Collection Set (The Nightingale, The Great Alone & Firefly Lane) 26 at Amazon 'It’s kind of a strange thing to watch,' Hannah told Netflix of the differences in the series.

This could be seen to heavily suggest that the show will likely be closely following the Firefly Lane book ending. Yep, in the novel, Kate dies in Firefly Lane after suffering from late-stage cancer.

In the book though, a major character diesKate Mularkey. Whilst Kate’s diagnosis didn’t feature at all in the first season of the hit drama, she has now been diagnosed with breast cancer in season 2 part 1. I can’t remember the last time a book haunted me this much. In short, yes, Firefly Lane differs somewhat from page to screen. We might not yet know exactly what lies in store in Firefly Lane season 2 part 2 as we hope that minds will be changed and there’ll end up being a Firefly Lane season 3, but the Firefly Lane book ending has dropped some heart wrenching hints about its possible direction. What can we expect from Firefly Lane season 2 part 2? This has been the emotional, not to mention relatable, anchor that has kept fans coming back episode after episode in the Netflix show too. When it comes to the Firefly Lane book ending the focus remains - as always - upon the central theme of friendship between Tully and Kate.

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