Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

Reviewed by Elizabeth Castellano

An incredible story of one small family that decides to move to Alaska in the 1970s, looking for a new start. The Allbright family is very unprepared for the long, cold winters and isolation they encounter. But their new neighbors quickly come to help them and get them ready for their first winter. The dad, Ernt, is a Vietnam vet, a POW who drinks too much and suffers from PTSD and beats his wife often. Cora and her young daughter, Leni, try to navigate Ernt’s volatile moods. It’s a sad but beautifully written love story and demonstrates the power of family and friends. Highly recommend

How many stars does the book deserve?: ☆☆☆☆