jenniraptor 's review for:

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

4.5

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad 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 was a gorgeous story. It went from great warming, to gut wrenching, to heartwarming all over again. I really didn't know what to expect with this, as it was my first Kristin Hanna novel, but it turned out to be a very lovely story that I connect with on a deep level. 
The writing style was intricate, harsh, and refreshing. I love stories of strong female characters navigating their personal wonders.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent