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 … Women’s Fiction Reads of 2018”
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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. Soon the perils outside pale in comparison to threats from within. In their small cabin, covered in snow, blanketed in eighteen hours of night, Leni and her mother learn the terrible truth: they are on their own.
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I loved this book. Heartbreaking but incredible ending. Thought provoking and makes the reader search their soul about love.
Had a hard time putting this one down.
it was a very good book.it told a lot about the life of a pow who moves his family off the grid in Alaska but can,t tolerate the dark conditions due to his pow time. he treats his family badly 7 comes to a terrible ending.
This is set in Alaska and you get to learn much about the Alaskan summers and winters….engaging….good character development.
As I read, I would try to figure the next move—WRONG! Ms. Hanna kept me off guard the whole time. Loved it!
This book was riveting–Hannah can really tell a story! Great characters!
This story captured me from page 1. No, not great literature but a good read.
Enjoyed it
A well-written, fast moving, information packed read that goes deep into emotions and captivates from the first words.
Kristen Hannah is great at developing characters who you can immediately connect with. Her story about a young girl experiencing life in a dysfunctional family who moves to Alaska to escape is poignant and engaging. Alaska is really a character in the book and I really enjoyed how the story and plot developed around the presence of the GREAT ALONE.
This story is totally absorbing. While reading it, the story and characters become your reality. The main characters are incredibly strong women who must be strong to survive a harsh but beautiful environment in Alaska.
I laughed and cried through this book. Sooo sad yet full of hope and soooo good. I loved this book!
I loved this book. Loved the characters.
Amazed by the strength, both physical and emotional, of the characters. Learned a lot about pioneer life in Alaska.
Couldn’t put it down.
I loved the detailed description of Alaska’s back country. I felt like I was there. And the characters really came alive.
I loved the Great Alone not only because it was a thriller and scary, but also because it took
place in Alaska and the author emphasized the
beauty of the mountains, the animals, the kindness of the people living there and how
difficult it was to just survive in this amazing
State. The Great Alone is a wonderful book.
Great characterization and word pictures of Alaska.
I loved everything about this book!! Kristin Hannah is one of my favorite authors. I have read all of her books and The Great Alone did not disappoint. I struggled to put the book down and rarely do books make me cry. But, I Couldn’t help but shed tears as her characters really touch your heart!!
A great read that ties together Alaska in the 1970’s. domestic abuse, and the untreated PTSD of a Viet Nam POW.
I love this author! Her books are always warm and she creates characters that you grow to care about. This story deals with spousal abuse and also gives some insight into the early settlements in Alaska. It is not an especially feel good story but it has a somewhat happy ending….