A review by rowiash
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

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

3.0

I really need different ratings for quality vs enjoyment, but since there is only one I’m going to split the difference. 

I liked the theme of “what is love?” that  was threaded throughout the book, how Leni’s definition changed over time, but too much of the day-to-day felt like an “I am very tough” circlejerk. Plus all the right-wing crackpot rambling; I spent the entire read dreading the next book club meeting and having to listen to “Mad Earl has a point” from privileged suburban retirees. 

0% surprised that the author’s family has a vacation lodge business in Alaska. Suffice it to say, this book makes me never want to step foot in the state. 
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