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- Novel
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- Original Language
- English
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780312577230
- Book Title
- Great Alone : a Novel
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Item Length
- 9.6 in
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.4 in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Contemporary Women, Family Life, Coming of Age
- Item Weight
- 24 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 448 Pages
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St. Martin's Press
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0312577230
ISBN-13
9780312577230
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Book Title
Great Alone : a Novel
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
Contemporary Women, Family Life, Coming of Age
Genre
Fiction
Format
Hardcover
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Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
24 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
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6.4 in
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Praise for The Great Alone: An instant #1 New York Times bestseller (February 2018) A 2018 Indie Next Pick One of... Southern Living''s "Books Coming Out This Winter That We Can''t Wait to Read" Pop Sugar''s "10 Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Working Mother''s "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Brit & Co''s "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Seattle Times'' "Books to Look Forward to in 2018" The Everygirl''s "10 New Novels to Read this Winter" Refinery 29''s "Best Books of February" BuzzFeed''s "Most Anticipated Women''s Fiction Reads of 2018" "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" "This epic atmospheric novel examines humans'' will to endure the unthinkable. " -- Real Simple magazine "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. A tour de force. " -- Kirkus (starred review) "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 " 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." -- New York Times "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late ''70s... But it''s her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni''s improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family''s tragedy." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Hannah turns the written word into wonderful prose ...Times are difficult for so many in this novel and Hannah captures their suffering with sensitivity. The author e xpertly shows how love, death and birth run the full circle of life. " -- RT Book Reviews Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- Kirkus Reviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupied France." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings as possible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won''t allow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Great Alone: A 2018 Indie Next Pick One of... Southern Living's "Books Coming Out This Winter That We Can't Wait to Read" Popsugar's "10 Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Working Mother's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Brit & Co's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Seattle Times' "Books to Look Forward to in 2018" The Everygirl's "10 New Novels to Read this Winter" "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. A tour de force. " -- Kirkus (starred reveiw) "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 "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late '70s... But it's her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni's improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family's tragedy." -- Publisher's Weekly (starred rreview) "Hannah turns the written word into wonderful prose ...Times are difficult for so many in this novel and Hannah captures their suffering with sensitivity. The author e xpertly shows how love, death and birth run the full circle of life. " -- RT Book Reviews Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam KleinKassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- KirkusReviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupiedFrance." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings aspossible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won'tallow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Great Alone: A 2018 Indie Next Pick "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. A tour de force. " -- Kirkus (starred reveiw) "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 "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late '70s... But it's her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni's improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family's tragedy." -- Publisher's Weekly (starred rreview) "Hannah turns the written word into wonderful prose ...Times are difficult for so many in this novel and Hannah captures their suffering with sensitivity. The author e xpertly shows how love, death and birth run the full circle of life. " -- RT Book Reviews Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam KleinKassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- KirkusReviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupiedFrance." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings aspossible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won'tallow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Great Alone: A 2018 Indie Next Pick One of... Southern Living's "Books Coming Out This Winter That We Can't Wait to Read" Pop Sugar's "10 Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Working Mother's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Brit & Co's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Seattle Times' "Books to Look Forward to in 2018" The Everygirl's "10 New Novels to Read this Winter" "This epic atmospheric novel examines humans' will to endure the unthinkable. " -- Real Simple magazine "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. A tour de force. " -- Kirkus (starred review) "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 "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late '70s... But it's her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni's improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family's tragedy." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Hannah turns the written word into wonderful prose ...Times are difficult for so many in this novel and Hannah captures their suffering with sensitivity. The author e xpertly shows how love, death and birth run the full circle of life. " -- RT Book Reviews Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam KleinKassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- Kirkus Reviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupied France." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings as possible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won'tallow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Great Alone: A 2018 Indie Next Pick One of... Southern Living's "Books Coming Out This Winter That We Can't Wait to Read" Popsugar's "10 Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Working Mother's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Brit & Co's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Seattle Times' "Books to Look Forward to in 2018" The Everygirl's "10 New Novels to Read this Winter" "This epic atmospheric novel examines humans' will to endure the unthinkable. " -- Real Simple magazine "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. A tour de force. " -- Kirkus (starred reveiw) "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 "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late '70s... But it's her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni's improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family's tragedy." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Hannah turns the written word into wonderful prose ...Times are difficult for so many in this novel and Hannah captures their suffering with sensitivity. The author e xpertly shows how love, death and birth run the full circle of life. " -- RT Book Reviews Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam KleinKassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- KirkusReviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupiedFrance." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings aspossible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won'tallow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Great Alone: A 2018 Indie Next Pick One of... Southern Living's "Books Coming Out This Winter That We Can't Wait to Read" Pop Sugar's "10 Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Working Mother's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Brit & Co's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Seattle Times' "Books to Look Forward to in 2018" The Everygirl's "10 New Novels to Read this Winter" Refinery 29's "Best Books of February" BuzzFeed's "Most Anticipated Women's Fiction Reads of 2018" "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" "This epic atmospheric novel examines humans' will to endure the unthinkable. " -- Real Simple magazine "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. A tour de force. " -- Kirkus (starred review) "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 " 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." -- New York Times Daily Review "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late '70s... But it's her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni's improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family's tragedy." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Hannah turns the written word into wonderful prose ...Times are difficult for so many in this novel and Hannah captures their suffering with sensitivity. The author e xpertly shows how love, death and birth run the full circle of life. " -- RT Book Reviews Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam KleinKassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- Kirkus Reviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupied France." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings as possible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won'tallow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Great Alone: An instant #1 New York Times bestseller (February 2018) A 2018 Indie Next Pick One of... Southern Living's "Books Coming Out This Winter That We Can't Wait to Read" Pop Sugar's "10 Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Working Mother's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Brit & Co's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Seattle Times' "Books to Look Forward to in 2018" The Everygirl's "10 New Novels to Read this Winter" Refinery 29's "Best Books of February" BuzzFeed's "Most Anticipated Women's Fiction Reads of 2018" "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" "This epic atmospheric novel examines humans' will to endure the unthinkable. " -- Real Simple magazine "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. A tour de force. " -- Kirkus (starred review) "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 " 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." -- New York Times Daily Review "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late '70s... But it's her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni's improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family's tragedy." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Hannah turns the written word into wonderful prose ...Times are difficult for so many in this novel and Hannah captures their suffering with sensitivity. The author e xpertly shows how love, death and birth run the full circle of life. " -- RT Book Reviews Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam KleinKassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- Kirkus Reviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupied France." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings as possible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won't allow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Great Alone: An instant #1 New York Times bestseller (February 2018) A 2018 Indie Next Pick One of... Southern Living's "Books Coming Out This Winter That We Can't Wait to Read" Pop Sugar's "10 Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Working Mother's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Brit & Co's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Seattle Times' "Books to Look Forward to in 2018" The Everygirl's "10 New Novels to Read this Winter" Refinery 29's "Best Books of February" BuzzFeed's "Most Anticipated Women's Fiction Reads of 2018" "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" "This epic atmospheric novel examines humans' will to endure the unthinkable. " -- Real Simple magazine "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. A tour de force. " -- Kirkus (starred review) "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 " 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." -- New York Times Daily Review "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late '70s... But it's her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni's improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family's tragedy." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Hannah turns the written word into wonderful prose ...Times are difficult for so many in this novel and Hannah captures their suffering with sensitivity. The author e xpertly shows how love, death and birth run the full circle of life. " -- RT Book Reviews Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam KleinKassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- Kirkus Reviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupied France." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings as possible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won'tallow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Great Alone: A 2018 Indie Next Pick One of... Southern Living's "Books Coming Out This Winter That We Can't Wait to Read" Pop Sugar's "10 Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Working Mother's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Brit & Co's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Seattle Times' "Books to Look Forward to in 2018" The Everygirl's "10 New Novels to Read this Winter" Refinery 29's "Best Books of February" BuzzFeed's "Most Anticipated Women's Fiction Reads of 2018" "This epic atmospheric novel examines humans' will to endure the unthinkable. " -- Real Simple magazine "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. A tour de force. " -- Kirkus (starred review) "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 " 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." -- New York Times Daily Review "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late '70s... But it's her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni's improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family's tragedy." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Hannah turns the written word into wonderful prose ...Times are difficult for so many in this novel and Hannah captures their suffering with sensitivity. The author e xpertly shows how love, death and birth run the full circle of life. " -- RT Book Reviews Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam KleinKassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- Kirkus Reviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupied France." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings as possible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won'tallow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Great Alone: A 2018 Indie Next Pick One of... Southern Living's "Books Coming Out This Winter That We Can't Wait to Read" Popsugar's "10 Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Working Mother's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Brit & Co's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Seattle Times' "Books to Look Forward to in 2018" The Everygirl's "10 New Novels to Read this Winter" "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. A tour de force. " -- Kirkus (starred reveiw) "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 "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late '70s... But it's her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni's improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family's tragedy." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Hannah turns the written word into wonderful prose ...Times are difficult for so many in this novel and Hannah captures their suffering with sensitivity. The author e xpertly shows how love, death and birth run the full circle of life. " -- RT Book Reviews Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam KleinKassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- KirkusReviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupiedFrance." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings aspossible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won'tallow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Great Alone: A 2018 Indie Next Pick "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. A tour de force. " -- Kirkus (starred reveiw) "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 "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late '70s... But it's her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni's improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family's tragedy." -- Publisher's Weekly (starred rreview) Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam KleinKassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- KirkusReviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupiedFrance." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings aspossible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won'tallow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Great Alone: A 2018 Indie Next Pick One of... Southern Living's "Books Coming Out This Winter That We Can't Wait to Read" Pop Sugar's "10 Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Working Mother's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Brit & Co's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Seattle Times' "Books to Look Forward to in 2018" The Everygirl's "10 New Novels to Read this Winter" "This epic atmospheric novel examines humans' will to endure the unthinkable. " -- Real Simple magazine "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. A tour de force. " -- Kirkus (starred review) "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 " 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." -- New York Times Daily Review "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late '70s... But it's her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni's improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family's tragedy." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Hannah turns the written word into wonderful prose ...Times are difficult for so many in this novel and Hannah captures their suffering with sensitivity. The author e xpertly shows how love, death and birth run the full circle of life. " -- RT Book Reviews Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam KleinKassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- Kirkus Reviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupied France." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings as possible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won'tallow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Great Alone: An instant #1 New York Times bestseller (February 2018) A 2018 Indie Next Pick One of... Southern Living's "Books Coming Out This Winter That We Can't Wait to Read" Pop Sugar's "10 Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Working Mother's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Brit & Co's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Seattle Times' "Books to Look Forward to in 2018" The Everygirl's "10 New Novels to Read this Winter" Refinery 29's "Best Books of February" BuzzFeed's "Most Anticipated Women's Fiction Reads of 2018" "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" "This epic atmospheric novel examines humans' will to endure the unthinkable. " -- Real Simple magazine "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. A tour de force. " -- Kirkus (starred review) "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 " 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." -- New York Times "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late '70s... But it's her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni's improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family's tragedy." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Hannah turns the written word into wonderful prose ...Times are difficult for so many in this novel and Hannah captures their suffering with sensitivity. The author e xpertly shows how love, death and birth run the full circle of life. " -- RT Book Reviews Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- Kirkus Reviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupied France." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings as possible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won't allow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Great Alone: An instant #1 New York Times bestseller A 2018 Indie Next Pick One of... Southern Living's "Books Coming Out This Winter That We Can't Wait to Read" Pop Sugar's "10 Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Working Mother's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Brit & Co's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Seattle Times' "Books to Look Forward to in 2018" The Everygirl's "10 New Novels to Read this Winter" Refinery 29's "Best Books of February" BuzzFeed's "Most Anticipated Women's Fiction Reads of 2018" "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" "This epic atmospheric novel examines humans' will to endure the unthinkable. " -- Real Simple magazine "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. A tour de force. " -- Kirkus (starred review) "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 " 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." -- New York Times Daily Review "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late '70s... But it's her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni's improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family's tragedy." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Hannah turns the written word into wonderful prose ...Times are difficult for so many in this novel and Hannah captures their suffering with sensitivity. The author e xpertly shows how love, death and birth run the full circle of life. " -- RT Book Reviews Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam KleinKassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- Kirkus Reviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupied France." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings as possible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won'tallow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Great Alone: "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. A tour de force. " -- Kirkus (starred reveiw) "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 "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late '70s... But it's her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni's improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family's tragedy." -- Publisher's Weekly (starred rreview) Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam KleinKassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- KirkusReviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupiedFrance." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings aspossible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won'tallow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Great Alone: An instant #1 New York Times bestseller (February 2018) A 2018 Indie Next Pick One of... Southern Living's "Books Coming Out This Winter That We Can't Wait to Read" Pop Sugar's "10 Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Working Mother's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Brit & Co's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Seattle Times' "Books to Look Forward to in 2018" The Everygirl's "10 New Novels to Read this Winter" Refinery 29's "Best Books of February" BuzzFeed's "Most Anticipated Women's Fiction Reads of 2018" "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" "This epic atmospheric novel examines humans' will to endure the unthinkable. " -- Real Simple magazine "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. A tour de force. " -- Kirkus (starred review) "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 " 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." -- New York Times Daily Review "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late '70s... But it's her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni's improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family's tragedy." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Hannah turns the written word into wonderful prose ...Times are difficult for so many in this novel and Hannah captures their suffering with sensitivity. The author e xpertly shows how love, death and birth run the full circle of life. " -- RT Book Reviews Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- Kirkus Reviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupied France." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings as possible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won't allow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Great Alone: A 2018 Indie Next Pick One of... Southern Living's "Books Coming Out This Winter That We Can't Wait to Read" Popsugar's "10 Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Working Mother's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Brit & Co's "Most Anticipated Books of 2018" Seattle Times' "Books to Look Forward to in 2018" The Everygirl's "10 New Novels to Read this Winter" "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. A tour de force. " -- Kirkus (starred reveiw) "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 "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late '70s... But it's her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni's improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family's tragedy." -- Publishers Weekly (starred rreview) "Hannah turns the written word into wonderful prose ...Times are difficult for so many in this novel and Hannah captures their suffering with sensitivity. The author e xpertly shows how love, death and birth run the full circle of life. " -- RT Book Reviews Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam KleinKassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- KirkusReviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupiedFrance." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings aspossible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won'tallow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Nightingale: The Goodreads best historical novel of 2015 and People's Choice award winner for fiction. A best book of the year by Amazon, Buzzfeed, iTunes, Library Journal, and the Wall Street Journal. "A heart-pounding story." - USA Today "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war." - People, Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam KleinKassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- KirkusReviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupiedFrance." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings aspossible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won'tallow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People, Praise for The Great Alone: "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. A tour de force. " --i Kirkus (starred reveiw) "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 "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 "Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late '70s... But it's her tautly drawn characters --Large Marge, Genny, Mad Earl, Tica, Tom--who contribute not only to Leni's improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family's tragedy." -- Publisher's Weekly (starred rreview) Praise for The Nightingale: "Haunting, action-packed, and compelling. "--Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author " Absolutely riveting! ...Read this book." --Dr. Miriam KleinKassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute "Beautifully written and richly evocative. " --Sara Gruen,#1 New York Times bestselling author "A heart-pounding story." -- USA Today "A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -- KirkusReviews " Tender, compelling ...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupiedFrance." --Jewish Book Council "Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings aspossible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won'tallow any rest until all of their fates are known." -- Shelf Awareness "Powerful... an unforgettable portrait of love and war. "--People
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In Kristin Hannah's The Great Alone , a desperate family seeks a new beginning in the near-isolated wilderness of Alaska only to find that their unpredictable environment is less threatening than the erratic behavior found in human nature. #1 New York Times Instant Bestseller (February 2018) A People "Book of the Week" Buzzfeed's "Most Anticipated Women's Fiction Reads of 2018" Seattle Times's "Books to Look Forward to in 2018" Alaska, 1974. Ernt Allbright came home from the Vietnam War a changed and volatile man. When he loses yet another job, he makes the impulsive decision to move his wife and daughter north where they will live off the grid in America's last true frontier. Cora will do anything for the man she loves, even if means following him into the unknown. Thirteen-year-old Leni, caught in the riptide of her parents' passionate, stormy relationship, has little choice but to go along, daring to hope this new land promises her family a better future. In a wild, remote corner of Alaska, the Allbrights find a fiercely independent community of strong men and even stronger women. The long, sunlit days and the generosity of the locals make up for the newcomers' lack of preparation and dwindling resources. But as winter approaches and darkness descends, Ernt's fragile mental state deteriorates. Soon the perils outside pale in comparison to threats from within. In their small cabin, covered in snow, blanketed in eighteen hours of night, Leni and her mother learn the terrible truth: they are on their own., #1 New York Times Instant Bestseller In Kristin Hannah's The Great Alone , a desperate family seeks a new beginning in the near-isolated wilderness of Alaska only to find that their unpredictable environment is less threatening than the erratic behavior found in human nature. Alaska, 1974. Ernt Allbright came home from the Vietnam War a changed and volatile man. When he loses yet another job, he makes the impulsive decision to move his wife and daughter north where they will live off the grid in America's last true frontier. Cora will do anything for the man she loves, even if means following him into the unknown. Thirteen-year-old Leni, caught in the riptide of her parents' passionate, stormy relationship, has little choice but to go along, daring to hope this new land promises her family a better future. In a wild, remote corner of Alaska, the Allbrights find a fiercely independent community of strong men and even stronger women. The long, sunlit days and the generosity of the locals make up for the newcomers' lack of preparation and dwindling resources. But as winter approaches and darkness descends, Ernt's fragile mental state deteriorates. Soon the perils outside pale in comparison to threats from within. In their small cabin, covered in snow, blanketed in eighteen hours of night, Leni and her mother learn the terrible truth: they are on their own., In The Great Alone. the new novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah, a desperate family seeks a new beginning in the near-isolated wilderness of Alaska.
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