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The Great Alone
Contemporary
📄 464 pages
📅 Published 2018
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The Great Alone

by Kristin Hannah

5.0 / 5
The Great Alone is a daring, stay-up-all-night story of love and the remarkable strength of women, from the multi-million copy bestselling author of The Women. 'A woman has to be tough as steel up here. You can't count on anyone to save you and your children. You have to be willing to save yourselves' Alaska, 1974. Untamed. Unforgiving. Unpredictable. For thirteen-year-old Leni Allbright, Alaska is supposed to be a fresh start. Her father, a former POW, is desperate to leave the world behind. Her mother, Cora, will follow the man she loves anywhere, even to the edge of the earth. But as winter descends and darkness blankets the land, the Allbrights realize they are woefully unprepared. The danger doesn't just lurk in the wilderness outside; it lives within the walls of their own cabin. In the shadow of a volatile marriage and a landscape that wants to kill them, Leni must decide: how far will she go to survive?
Powerful and deeply moving
✓ Spoiler free 22 Nov 2025

I was completely swept away by Kristin Hannah?s vivid portrayal of Alaska. The sense of place is incredible, and the emotional depth of the story is unforgettable. Leni?s journey is heartbreaking and powerful, exploring themes of family, survival, and resilience. A beautifully written novel that stays with you long after you finish.

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Author
Kristin Hannah
Published
2018
Pages
464
Genre
Contemporary
My Rating
5.0 / 5
Status
Read
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