Reviews

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

belsweeks's review

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

ashlynwilliams17's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

emilykaegi's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Amazing book. Very emotional. Predicted some twists but many were a surprise. Great story of community and human flaws.

Fantastic ending - did not expect Matthew to be alive

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Death of parent

_cayti_'s review

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

errski's review against another edition

5.0

Happy I finally got around to reading this. RTC.

jessicamellem's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

cassmccaff's review against another edition

5.0

Oh my goodness. I loved this book. This is my favorite book that I have read since Crawdads. (They are very similar by the way). Both set in the 70’s and offer a beautiful love story and you watch the main protagonist grow up and face a variety of challenges, domestic abuse being one of them.

The backdrop of wild Alaska was captivating. I have never been. But this entire book is a love letter to Alaska, and it puts “visit Alaska” further up on my bucket list.

I loved Matthew and Leni. I loved Large Marge. I loved the suspense, and the heartbreak and the whole story was just an experience for me. I can’t believe that 3 years ago I started this book and got 3 chapters in before quitting. I’m so glad that I gave it another chance. I was absolutely captivated. And while it is long and some may think it goes on too long, I disagree. I loved it right up until the last minute. I’ll be recommending this book for years to come.

meeraostrom's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

4.75

ashleyfleming4's review against another edition

5.0

"Now she knew there were a hundred ways to be lost and even more ways to be found."

This is one of those books where even when you take a break from it you're left thinking about it, so you may as well pick it back up and continue where you left off.
It's been awhile since I've read something so heart-wrenching. For those who know me, you'll realize the weight and shock of what I'm about to say: this damned book made me cry....twice.
Do yourself a big favor and get this book in your hands. Don't read anything about it if you want to be bold enough. Just start it.

nightreading's review against another edition

1.0

DNF halfway through. I read the synopsis though and it’s HILARIOUS. This book is so bad, lol’ed multiple times at the terrible dialogue. No depth to the characters- all shallow, predictable stereotypes. I might have enjoyed it in middle school but I like to think my taste was more refined even at 12