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Jan 22, 2024Daniela80 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I think this is the first time I've written a book review here, but this story moved me in a way that a book hasn't done in a long time. It's been a long time since I devoured a book like The Great Alone did. This book made me feel each…
Sep 17, 2023MHMaggie rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Father has PSTD and moves family to Alaska.
Sep 08, 2023Kgtrevino rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was a beautiful story. A powerful depiction of a different time, an unforgiving wilderness, harsh realities in the physical and emotional world, and the wild that lives inside each person (both good and bad). I also loved the balance…
Aug 18, 2023Anita_Dickey rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed it very much. It does deserve some trigger warnings, but over all it was interesting and suspensful
Jul 26, 2023kjkreul rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Interesting story. I had to put it down at times due to the decisions the characters were making. Predictable ending.
Jul 21, 2023
Historical fiction, per Grace and Sam.
Jul 09, 2023ellenorndorf rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I really liked this book. Its about a family that goes to Alaska to live in the bush. The father was in a P.O.W. camp in Vietnam and it effected him in a horrible way. Its about the love the love between a mom and her daughter-a very…
Jul 08, 2023Sandycanread rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I understand why the father was screwed up. Did we really need to go on and on with horrible details. This way too long book was very disappointing from this usually good author. I don’t need a happy ending but I would appreciate an even…
May 02, 2023ginny5cents rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Potentially quite exciting for teenaged readers.
May 02, 2023Librariesarerewarding rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This book is way too long as the events are repeated too many times. Yes, spousal abuse is horrific and one cannot understand the reason for not leaving but in reality it is fear that cripples a person. It definitely is not love even…
Apr 24, 2023
The year is 1974. America is in turmoil and so is the Allbright family. Ernt has changed drastically since serving in Vietnam. A former POW, he is a volatile alcoholic who can’t keep a job. He is ecstatic when he learns that his war buddy…
Apr 07, 2023
Thia novel is too difficult to read - too sad, too depressing, too much negativity. I gave up at the end of Part One (1974). Life is too short, especially during a pandemic.
Apr 01, 2023miaone rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
I can't believe the positive comments made by women about this book. SPOILER ALERT!! What on earth did Cora THINK was going to be the end of her relationship with Ernt? What did YOU think it would be? I saw it coming from the first time…
Feb 17, 2023wilkiemeyer rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is probably my favorite Kristin Hannah book. The story is told in a very powerful way and you really feel Lenora's perseverance.
Feb 11, 2023Cschoendienst rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
My first KH. My SIL, also an avid reader, suggested starting with this one of hers. I saved it for the cold, cozy beginnings of winter, and WOW; Beautiful storytelling and HEAVY. I enjoyed the adventure of homesteading in Alaska and am…
Dec 21, 2022Dwinning rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Another great Kristin Hannah book. She painted the picture of Alaska through a compelling story of a family fleeing there for a new beginning. I enjoyed the story all the way up until the end where a few plot lines seemed to finish up a…
Dec 18, 2022katelyntessier rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I found the beginning pretty hard to get into but the concept was really intriguing. I think it could have been shorter but overall I am very glad I continued to read. It was an amazing book, especially the last half!!!
Nov 23, 2022mj_jam rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Great Alone is an incredible novel by Kristin Hannah, telling a story of loneliness and cold through the perspective of the main character, Lenora. Lenora's parents decided to move up to the rural parts of Alaska after her dad, who…
Oct 03, 2022michelle_huisman rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Incredible book. One that I wish I could read for the first time all over again. Totally got lost in this story!
Oct 03, 2022Angielika rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Couldn't put put it down, it was so good! Makes me think about how many family's live this life and to appreciate my life. So real.
Sep 01, 2022LCPL_Elizabeth rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
There are many, many trigger warnings for this book. Please look them up before deciding to read or not. Moving on from that- this was a beautiful, heart-wrenching read that I felt at its very center focused on the relationship between…
Aug 02, 2022blue_chicken_580 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I love this book in all of its facades. Kristin's writing style may not be for everyone but I love how descriptive she is in everything, even down to the Itty-bitty details. I have never been to Alaska before, but after reading this book,…
Jul 06, 2022bookgal74 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book - Alaska was described so vividly - it felt like a character in the book. Terrific storytelling.
Apr 17, 2022ShyLowLow rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I had a difficult time getting into the first 70 pages, and afterwards I FLEW through the rest of the book within a day span. So many great themes, I found myself gasping out loud and cheering on characters.. Trigger warning for DV…
Feb 06, 2022NEvarts rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
The author should switch to screenwriting because her settings and situations are powerful enough to tempt many readers, but the writing isn’t up to an acceptable standard and is ultimately unsatisfying. I’ve been conned 3 times now and…