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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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Here’s something fun to look forward to! I am going to join FRIENDS AND FICTION on Wed June 3rd at 7pm ET on the F&F group page to chat with friendsMary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, and Mary Alice Monroe to talk books, writing, and Indies! I haven’t done anything like this before 🙂. Wish me luck and hope to see you there!
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We’re so excited to host you! Thanks for joining us!
Wonderful you
Both books are great. I’m waiting for your newest one. When is it due to come out?
You will love it! These ladies are wonderful and a highlight to my Wednesdays.
This fine lady writes some pretty good stuff. Yes sir, she can tell a story. 🙂
love all Kristin Hannana books! I'm on the waiting list at my library for 2 of her books!
Loved Great Alone......
Can’t wait. I have read every book as it comes out. Once won a writing contest she sponsored.
Two great books!
No I have not read any of this books but yes I will like to read them some times or some year thank you for your books
I just finished reading The Great Alone.
As a member of this group, let me tell you i am so excited!
2 of the best books I have read
Love Kristin Hannah's books.
Both books are great!
This will be a blast! 😀
Good luck! You’ll be great!
Sounds great! Want to participate!!!
You will be amazing!
Ready for a new book!!!
All the best, in all you do!
Looking forward to this!!
Wonderful both!
So excited!
Planning on watching!
Woo hoo!!! It’s REAL!!! You can save #fireflylane on #netflix !
Netflix.
2 days ago
Yay! It's the book that made me become a big fan of yours - and actually Night Road is my favorite!
This is by far my most favorite book!!! I’m so excited!!
This was my first introduction to your work. Everything is always a rollercoaster of feels. Congrats on the broader success of your amazing work. Eagerly awaiting big screen release of Nightingale as well.
Of all your books - and they are ALL wonderful - I hope one day that Winter Garden is made into a film. All of your books make me laugh and cry and are the most wonderful methods of escape, but Winter Garden really got to me. If whoever made it into a film could stay completely true to the book, it would make for a movie I'd even pay to see in the theater and I hate doing that, but I wouldn't be able to wait for it to come out on streaming. But congratulations. The movie or series is never, ever as good as the book but it's wonderful to see a couple of your books hitting big and small screens. You write truly honest, emotional, amazing books.
Such a great book. Can’t wait to watch. My life would be complete if all your books we made it movies/mini series.
I was excited till what I read made it clear it deviates way too much from the book- which is sad because it was one of my favorite Books ever.
When is it available to watch????? Soo excited!
So exciting! I’m loving that books are doing limited series, so much better than a movie!
Read all her books. Love her, she is an awesome person. Met her, at her book signing of The Great Alone, so down to earth. Can't wait for her new book and the movie in 2021. My first book was Winter Garden (it started it all) my favorite, along with Comfort and Joy. 💞
This just made my day!! Firefly Lane and Fly Away are my favorite books!! Didn’t want them to end!
This was my first Kristin Hannah book, and now I have read EVERYTHING you have ever written! I can’t wait for the show
My favorite book of all time!! I’m so excited!!!
Firefly Lane was my first book of yours to read...it was my favorite. Now I've read them all and they are ALL MY FAVORITES! BEST author EVER! 💖
Loved this book of yours. Please consider writing the sequel.
Is it a movie or series? Either way I’m excited. Loved the book!
When it will be available to watch? I loved this book soooo much! ❤️
I’m really happy they made this a movie but the book was so great I don’t want to watch I love your novels
Love Firefly Lane; love Winter Garden even more!!
I can’t wait! It’s one of my all-time favorite books. When is the release date?
Can't wait to see Firefly Lane one of my favorite books.
I hope they don’t change a lot of stuff. I just finished watching Sweet Magnolias on Netflix and they changed it a lot from the books. It makes me so mad. Why do authors let them do it?
Can’t wait to see any of your books on screen but your books are awesome love reading them
I don't know if I can watch. That book broke me, I still haven't been able to read the sequel. I bought the sequel years ago, but I'm still not emotionally ready to read it. 😥😥😅
Wow! Wonderful, I can't wait to see the movie! The book is one of my favorites!
I have told you before, Kristin , what this book means to me I can’t wait to see it as a film !
Here’s something fun to look forward to! I am going to join #friendsandfiction on Wed June 3rd at 7pm ET on the F&F group page to chat with friends @marykayandrews @maryalicemonroe @pattichenry @kristinharmel @kristywoodsonharvey to talk books, writing, and Indies! I haven’t done anything ...
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Here’s something fun to look forward to! I am going to join #friendsandfiction on Wed June 3rd at 7pm ET on the F&F group page to chat with friends @marykayandrews @maryalicemonroe @pattichenry @kristinharmel @kristywoodsonharvey to talk books, writing, and Indies! I haven’t done anything like this before 🙂. Wish me luck and hope to see you there! #kristinhannah #thegreatalone #thenightingale #fireflylane
