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The Great Alone
Alaska, 1974. Untamed. Unpredictable. And for a family in crisis, the ultimate test of the human spirit.
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โA tour de force. There are many great things about this book…It will thrill her fans with its combination of Greek tragedy, Romeo and Juliet-like coming of age story and domestic potboiler. She recreates in magical detail the lives of Alaska’s homesteaders… and is just as specific and authentic in her depiction of the spiritual wounds of post-Vietnam America.โ
โKIRKUS (STARRED REVIEW)
โReliably alluring…The Great Alone is packed with rapturous descriptions of Alaskan sceneryโฆ Hannah remembers and summons an undeveloped wilderness, describing a gloriously pristine region in the days before cruise ships discovered it.โ
โTHE NEW YORK TIMES
โSet in the early 70s, this coming of age story has parallels in the current day and becomes a cautionary tale for our times.โ
โTHE TORONTO STAR
โFeaturing a rich cast of characters and elevated by the riveting portrayal of homesteading in Alaska in the 1970s, this is a compassionate story of a family.โ
โPeople, “Book of the Week”
โHannah is dominating national bestseller lists once again, with a post-Vietnam family saga that takes place against the harsh but gorgeous Alaskan landscape.โ
โEntertainment Weekly, “New and Notable”
โHannah vividly evokes the natural beauty and danger of Alaska and paints a compelling portrait of a family in crisis and a community on the brink of change.โ
โBooklistย
โVivid…Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late 70s…tautly drawn characters contribute not only to Leni’s improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family’s tragedy.โ
โPublishers Weekly (starred and boxed)
โIn this latest from Hannah, the landscape is hard and bleak but our young heroine learns to accept it and discover her true self…fans will appreciate the astuteness of the story and the unbreakable connection between mother and child.โ
โLIBRARY JOURNAL
โThis epic atmospheric novel examines humans’ will to endure the unthinkable.โ
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Kristin Hannah
Celebrating the end of the year at one of my favorite restaurants...FIREFLY. I wonder how it caught my eye?? Wishing you all the very best and sending you much gratitude for being a part of my tribeโ-readers.
3 weeks ago
Can only imagine what a delicious dinner you'll enjoy..sure it'll be yum. Can't imagine why that name rings a bell ha. Maybe you'll bump into Kate and Tully. Have a fun and safe New Years you wonderful writer. So looking forward to your new book. ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐
The Great Alone was the best book I read all year!!! That’s saying something because I’m an avid reader! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Thanks for keeping us all entertained with your fabulous writing. Looking forward to your new books.
Omg! Just finished fly away and it was amazing! Can’t wait to go back to library and get another book
How Cool is that?!? Happy New Year Kristen! From a small town Librarian in Northford, CT who has been enjoying your books all the way through your writing career! ๐โค๏ธ๐
A friend and I were talking tonight about how much we enjoy your books!
Love you so much!!!! Seeing your new books coming out is like Christmas morning for me every time!!! I cannot wait for the movies to come out soon!!!!๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
Happiest of New Years to you Kristen! Enjoy your fav restaurant!
Where is that place?! In CA?! Happy New Year, I started The Nightingale after Christmas ๐ looking forward and excited for the movie, hope I won’t be disappointed ๐ Starting a collection of your books ๐
Happy New Year! Thank you for all the great page turners.
Is this in Washington? That place looks amazing. Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year to my favorite author! Looking forward to your next book!
Happy New Year and all the best in 2020!
I just finished Firefly Lane and Fly Away - both had me in tears. I am in awe of novel writers.
Just finished reading Firefly Lane this evening. Loved every minute of it and thank you for such a beautiful story. Happy New Year!
Aahhhh, my most favorite book๐ Happy New Year to you!
Happy New Year! You inspire me as an author. Can't wait to see what you publish in 2020!
Happy New Year, Kristin! I have read all your books. Looking forward to a new read! Best for 2020!
Happy New Year! I just finished Firefly Beach and I loved it!
I stayed up until 12pm tonight so I could finish Firefly lane. I loved it so much, it had me crying at the end.
Just finished "Fly Away"... awesome!! Happy New Year!!!
Happy New Year! Hope you are working on your next book!
Just finished reading Comfort and Joy. Such a sweet story for Christmas. You are one of my very favorite writers๐
My favorite book of yours, and I’ve read them all.โค๏ธโค๏ธ
Happy New Year to an amazing author ๐๐
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!!
3 weeks ago
Dear Kristin: I just want to thank you for being. When I read your books, I'm either sobbing uncontrollably thru the last 3 chapters, or I have an epiphany somewhere in the book. Every. Time. I am SO grateful for you. Blessed be. Happy New Year! ๐
Beautiful quote, Kristin thanks for sharing! And Happy New Year to you as well! ๐
Hopefully. And same to you ๐
Happy New Year ...๐Gift Us with a new book ๐๐
Happy New Year! I’m so glad I found your books. Have read so many (just finished Night Road and cried my eyes out) and can’t put ANY of them down.
I am patiently waiting for your next book....Happy New Year Kristin...
2020 will be my best year. Out with the old in with the new. Happy New Year to all.
Happy New Year! Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy New Year!๐๐พ๐
Happy New Year and looking forward to your next book!!
Happy New Year to you also. Can’t wait for the Nightingale movie. Great book! I saw you in Naperville & got a signed copy. Thanks so much.
Happy New year. Wishing you health and happiness and more books to write ๐
Your books bring great enjoyment. Happy New Year!
Wishing you and yours a Blessed 2020 filled with health, happiness and prosperity.
Happy New Year......hopefully this is a year for the release of a new book!
Happy new year to you and yours. Sending you love from sunny South Africa ๐
Just finished Winter Garden and The Great Alone. They slayed me Kristin, especially Winter Garden I cried the entire last 100 pages of the book! But I loved them...thanks for sharing your gift with the world!!! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I love all your books!
Happy New Year to my favorite author!
I finished Winter Garden this morning! ♥๏ธ
So nicely said! Thank you
Thank you for sharing! Happy New Year and Happy Writing!
Happy New Year And All The Best In 2020!!
Happy New Year Dear! I'm hoping to read a new release from you...
#FROZEN! #fireflulane #kristinhannah
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Thanks to all of you who are part of my tribeโreaders. We are so lucky to share the world through our love of words. Thanks! #kristinhannah #thenightingale #thegreatalone #fireflylane #bestbooksof2019
Jan 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Thanks to all of you who are part of my tribeโreaders. We are so lucky to share the world through our love of words. Thanks! #kristinhannah #thenightingale #thegreatalone #fireflylane #bestbooksof2019
