The Great Alone
By Kristin Hannah
- Release Date: 2018-02-06
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
#1 New York Times Instant Bestseller
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.
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.
Reviews
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1By JordanMarieRIncredibly long and too many scene details over and overAmazing!
5By KittyNess<3First book from this author and it was so good!All the emotions
4By GlpKasThe author has a way of making you feel like you are inside the story with the characters. As a survivor of DV, some of the story line was triggering. I almost chose to not finish the book because of that. At the same time I couldn’t put it down because the main character felt familiar and real and I needed to find out what happened at the end. Lots of twists and turns. Lots of love, drama, and intense moments.Not an enjoyable read
2By dominolouis…even for someone who enjoys Alaska as much as I do.Great read!!
4By CarlyM15This story is heart wrenching with lots of twists and turns. The writing is beautifully descriptive, and the characters were developed very well. I felt like a friend of their’s in Alaska. The twists and turns left me a little confused at times so I thought some story lines could have been less dramatic (more believable). However, I loved and appreciated the end.Glorious!
5By BevWBakerI learned so much about an area of the country I had known nothing about. Beautifully written. Couldn’t wait to see where the next chapter took me.An Alaskan Adventure
5By lksmasjnsLoved this story. It was sad at times, frustrating but also beautiful. Jodi Picolt brought life of an Alaskan to life and showed that together they could help each other survive.Extraordinary
5By sacred heart galSuperb storytelling. One of the best books I’ve ever read. Bravo.The Great Alone
5By SusanmenRiveting. I felt like I was there with them.Emotional read
5By Kmorales27Very beautifully written bookExcellent!
5By MFH124Very, very good book!The Great Alone
5By Teresa claudineThis book is captivating, I absolutely love this book. The author is amazing with keeping you wanting more and more .A great read for a homesteader
5By Nessie0618I could not put this book down and read it in two days! Leni was such a fighter. So many times throughout the book I could relate to her and also felt for her in her times of struggle. The entire story kept me so engaged and wanting to know what happened next.The best
5By Yoyo20101986I loved this bookPainful, poignant
5By betterbalanceThis book is full of real emotion and helps a person see how pain can be transformed to hope and joy.Loved it!
5By Nova1819One of the best books I ever read!Page turner
5By Crane18BathGripping tale and characters that drew me in.Wow
5By Lilibeans12Once again, a beautifully written book, displaying all aspects of the characters and describing the land in a way that makes you feel like you’re there.Beautiful writing
5By rufjoEvery chapter pulled me in. It was very visual as well. Such a heartwarming yet sad story. This is a great book.
