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The Great Alone

Kristin Hannah

Start date: April 1, 2024

Finish date: April 30, 2024

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Apr 07, 2018 Missy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fiction, 2018-reads

I was so apprehensive about reading The Great Alone. A story set in the 70s with a storyline involving domestic violence? Ehhhh... I’m not so sure about this. Despite that, I put the book on hold at the library and then forgot about it.

When the book came in, I figured I’d give it a shot. I am so glad I did. This story might have a strong element of domestic violence, something that hurts my heart to read, knowing someone I love dearly survived similar circumstances - but it also carries with it ...more

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Feb 12, 2018 Amy rated it it was ok

I've been a fan of Kristin Hannah's novels but this one didn't live up to her bestsellers. I kept waiting for the story to engage but I found myself at times waiting for it to end. That being said, there were moving sections between Leni and her mother as well as with Matthew that made me keep reading. Without giving anything away, the second half heightened my interests but still left me feeling alone. ...more

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Jul 16, 2018 Rae Clevett added it

This story pulled me in from the beginning right up unti the end when I couldn't put it down, I just had to keep reading to see how it ends. What a great story. ...more

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