A review by clarklyn
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

adventurous dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I was gripped from the very beginning. It was heartbreaking, frustrating, and inspiring. The ending where

it was clear that Matthew was okay but she didn’t find out until she saw him and when he thought she wanted him to meet another man were annoying added tropes but other than that I have no notes. It was a frustrating story at times but in a way that is realistic

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Mental illness, Sexism, Murder, Pregnancy, War