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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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“A 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.”
–KIRKUS (STARRED REVIEW)
“Reliably alluring…The Great Alone is packed with rapturous descriptions of Alaskan scenery… Hannah remembers and summons an undeveloped wilderness, describing a gloriously pristine region in the days before cruise ships discovered it.”
–THE NEW YORK TIMES
“Set in the early 70s, this coming of age story has parallels in the current day and becomes a cautionary tale for our times.”
–THE TORONTO STAR
“Featuring 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.”
–People, “Book of the Week”
“Hannah is dominating national bestseller lists once again, with a post-Vietnam family saga that takes place against the harsh but gorgeous Alaskan landscape.”
–Entertainment Weekly, “New and Notable”
“Hannah 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.”
–Booklist
“Vivid…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.”
–Publishers Weekly (starred and boxed)
“In 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.”
–LIBRARY JOURNAL
“This epic atmospheric novel examines humans’ will to endure the unthinkable.”
–Real Simple
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Kristin Hannah
I feel like an international author today 🙂. I had an absolutely lovely book event at a gorgeous bookstore in Athens, Greece. I was stunned and grateful to see so many readers show up!! We had a lively and fun conversation. I was having so much fun I forgot to take crowd pics. Darn!
1 week ago
Kristin, You deserve every accolade! Sharon would be (is) so proud!! Jann J
What an honor and delightful experience. Enjoy Greece. Beautiful country. Lovely people.
Don't be surprised that you are an international author! You are an amazing writer!! I'm rereading Magic Hour and loving your talent all over again. ❤️
So glad your event is going so well!!
I love your books
Cheers to our favourite International Author!
Not a surprise! Great writers are appreciated around the world!
Checked out The Great Alone today at the library. Can't wait to get started!
So upset to have missed you. I will be in Athens Friday. You are my favorite author.
Well you ARE an international author, aren’t you? Canada 🇨🇦 here and I’ve read pretty much all of your books (except one or two of your oldest ones that I can’t get a hold of)!
Just read your book "The things we do for love". Absolutely wonderful!! I keep looking for books of yours I may have missed reading. Enjoy your travels. You deserve them!!
At the Oregon Beach with a good book. Thank You Kristin.
You write the best books
Kristin how nice....enjoy it there. Give hugs to my Kauai friends, Jill Landis, Lori Marston, Happy Parks and others. Miss you all!
What an amazing experience and memory. 💟
Love you and your books so much!
Please come to Iowa when you're back in the states. I want to meet you so bad.
Cool keep it up
Glad you had fun! Greece is on my bucket list for sure. 😄
I hope you make your way to Australia one day. I will literally fly or drive to any city (but Melbourne would be great 😂)
My favorite author ever
Happy for you! I am not surprised though, I love you books,
You are an amazing writer !!! 🥰
I hope you can make it to South Africa one day!
You are my absolutely favorite author! But... this is all Greek to me 😏
To my Greek readers....love to meet you today in Athens...
2 weeks ago
Welcome in Greece!I love your books!
Just wait til August and my daughter Jessie would love to meet you there! 😉 Are you going to be at any bookstore in Seattle coming up? I will be visiting Jessie and family July 16-22
Wish be there...
Welcome in Greece!!thank you for your amazing books!
Wish I was there!🇬🇷
Will you be coming to Germany by chance?
What about your Turk readers amk
Kristin the great state of MAINE would truly LOVE a visit from you! Any chance? ❤️
Love her books
One on the best book I ever read. And I’m old
