The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
In Kristin Hannah's The Great Alone, a desperate family seeks a new beginning in the near-isolated wilderness of Alaska only to find that their unpredictable environment is less threatening than the erratic behavior found in human nature. #1 New York Times Instant Bestseller (February 2018)A People "Book of the Week"Buzzfeed's "Most Anticipated Women's Fiction Reads of 2018"Seattle Times's "Books to Look Forward to in 2018"Alaska, 1974. Ernt Allbright came home from the Vietnam War a changed and volatile man. When he loses yet another job, he makes the impulsive decision to move his wife and daughter north where they will live off the grid in America's last true frontier. Cora will do anything for the man she loves, even if means following him into the unknown. Thirteen-year-old Leni, caught in the riptide of her parents' passionate, stormy relationship, has little choice but to go along, daring to hope this new land promises her family a better future. In a wild, remote corner of Alaska, the Allbrights find a fiercely independent community of strong men and even stronger women. The long, sunlit days and the generosity of the locals make up for the newcomers' lack of preparation and dwindling resources. But as winter approaches and darkness descends, Ernt's fragile mental state deteriorates.
- Author - Kristin Hannah
- Publisher - St. Martin's Publishing Group
- Publication Date - 09-24-2019
- Page Count - 576
- Paperback
- Adult
- Fiction
- Product Dimensions - 5.4 H x 8.2 W x 1.6 D
- ISBN-13 - 9781250229533
Web ID: 14352548
Terrible writing
The constant foreboding on everypage was such an annoyance. The story is so predictable. Don’t bother.
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SPEECHLESS
This book is a straight 20/20 it’s a book that you can’t put down but you don’t want to end all that the same time!! It’s captivating, alluring, toxic, beautiful, romantic, emotional, powerful, REAL. This book will put you through waves of emotions. Hands down my number 1 best book i ever read in my life !!!! My favorite author is Kirsten Hannah. This. Book. Is. Perfection!
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In Alaska you can make one mistake. Find out why?
“If you knew me, you wouldn’t be surprised at all that I start my college essay off with a quote from Tolkien. Books are the mile markers of my life. Some people have family photos or home movies to record their past, I’ve got books. Characters. For as long as I can remember, books have been my safe place. I read about places I can barely imagine and lose myself in journeys to foreign lands to save girls who didn’t know they were really princesses.” “The Great Alone,” is my third Kristen Hannah book ( The Four Winds, The Women). The overarching theme in Hannah’s books that I have read seems to be that of women who defy the odds and find inner strength as they come of age during a turbulent time in history. In the “Great Alone,” The protagonist “Leni,” narrates the storyline that in many ways parallels Hannah’s very own family experiences with the Alaskan frontier back in the 70’S. Hannah's descriptive writing style aids you to recognize Alaska as the last frontier. A State illustrating vast contrasts composed of infinite landscapes and blue sky, dense forests, undulating mountains, and a vast wilderness. Hannah’s Alaska becomes a character in the tale. It also exposes the maltreatment of Vietnam Veterans in a divided American society where after returning home many were left to deal with their trauma alone. This novel will immerse you in a specific world for the hours that you spend reading. But most importantly her storytelling will keep you engaged during shifting timelines and in more than one setting. You will also encounter lots of love in “The Great Alone: a mother’s love, a friend’s love, a family love, romantic love, and dysfunctional love. The characters created are believable and realistically populate Hannah’s vision of a child caught between a parent she loves and cannot abandon and a parent who claims to love her. “The Great Alone,” receives a solid 4-star rating. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the Alaskan wilderness. Some plot twists took me by surprise before the ending. But the last few chapters of the novel seemed unrealistic and quite frankly rushed to come to a favorable finale. Having said that “The Great Alone,” is still a worthwhile read since it highlights the need for improvement in the areas of mental health and abuse.
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I miss the people & the place. Read it
Have you ever read a book, slowed down so it wouldn’t end and when you did finish you were sad it was over? THIS BOOK IS THAT BOOK ! Read it ! A story of mother daughter bond, forgiveness , perseverance, strength and caring people set in the most beautiful place , Alaska.
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The Great Alone
AWESOME READ!!!!
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Brought To Tears
After a long stint of not reading, I needed something to pull me back into the world of books. This book took my breath away and I cannot wait to read it again. It was a “can’t put down” kind of read.
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Great Read
If you like being immersed in nature, love, lust and wonder, this is a great read for you. I first read this book in 2018, then again in 2021, and just read it again in 23. I sometimes wish there was more to read, but the story does end well. Just be careful of the DV that is in this book, if that is something you need to stay clear of.
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A Page Turning Adventure
This book had me invested from the moment I read the first couple of pages!
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