The Great Alone

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“The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah is a novel set in Alaska in 1974. The story revolves around the Allbright family, particularly Ernt Allbright, a former POW from the Vietnam War, who returns home a changed and volatile man. Facing difficulties in adjusting to post-war life, Ernt decides to move his family to Alaska, seeking a new life off the grid in America’s last true frontier.

The family, including thirteen-year-old Leni and her mother, Cora, initially finds hope and a sense of belonging in the wild and remote Alaskan community. The long, sunlit days and the generosity of the locals compensate for the challenges they face. However, as winter approaches and darkness descends on Alaska, Ernt’s mental state deteriorates, and the family confronts internal threats that test their resilience.

The novel explores themes of love, loss, survival, and the indomitable spirit of the American pioneer. It paints a vivid portrait of the beauty and danger of Alaska, capturing the essence of a vanishing landscape. “The Great Alone” is a compelling and unforgettable story of human frailty and the fight for survival in the wild.

ISBN: 9780312577230
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication Date: 2018
Format: Hardcover |
440 pages
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