janicecm 's review for:

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

4.5

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-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

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This book was heavier than I expected, and I almost stopped reading it about 60% through. But I am happy I finished. It’s a great story of resilience and second chances. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail