#10 in Contemporary fiction
The Great Alone
- 448
- Pages
- about 8 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 21 weeks on the list, peaked at #1
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About the book
The Great Alone is a semiautobiographical novel written by American author Kristin Hannah published by St. Martin's Press in 2018. The story follows the Allbright family's move to the Alaskan wilderness and the ensuing challenges they face there.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.4 across 524 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 74% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Contemporary fiction average of 7.9. That is how 8.3 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.4 | 524 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“This was a pretty dark story of domestic abuse and trying to make a living out in the wilderness. I would've liked to see the story expand after the “Big Moment”; instead, it skips several years which takes away from the climax. ”
“This is the best book about domestic abuse I read! A true psychological thriller. The author is brutally honest about depicting the characters. None of them us depicted as a 'saint', or a 'monster'. This makes the whole story deeer and scarier. ”
“Not for me. I am interested in the Alaska frontier community but can't slog through 400 pages of domestic abuse. This is the second Hannah I've abandoned.”
Frequently asked
What is The Great Alone rated?
8.3 out of 10, from 524 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is The Great Alone worth reading?
Readers give it 8.3/10 from 524 ratings, which puts it ahead of 83 % of the Contemporary fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read The Great Alone?
About 8 hours at an average reading pace — 448 pages.
Where does The Great Alone rank?
#10 in Contemporary fiction on the current snapshot.
Was The Great Alone a bestseller?
Yes — 21 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #1. Sales are shown here but never scored.
How long is The Great Alone?
It has 448 pages — longer than 56% of the ranked books in Contemporary fiction.
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