The Great Alone

By: Kristin Hannah

Narrated by: Julia Whelan

'One of the greatest storytellers of our time' Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

In this unforgettable portrait of human frailty and resilience, Kristin Hannah reveals the indomitable character of the modern American pioneer and the spirit of a vanishing Alaska-a place of incomparable beauty and danger. The Great Alone is a daring, beautiful, stay-up-all-night story about love and loss, the fight for survival, and the wildness that lives in both man and nature.

‘A woman has to be tough as steel up here. You can’t count on anyone to save you and your children. You have to be willing to save yourselves’

Thirteen-year-old Leni is coming of age in a tumultuous time. Caught in the riptide of her parents’ passionate, stormy relationship, she dares to hope that Alaska will lead to a better future for her family, and a place to belong. Her mother, Cora, will do anything and go anywhere for the man she loves, even if it means following him into the unknown.

As Leni grows up in the shadow of her parents’ increasingly volatile marriage, she meets Matthew. And Matthew – thoughtful, kind, and brave – makes her believe in the possibility of a better life.

‘A masterclass’ - Karen Swan, author of The Stolen Hours

‘A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival, as epic as the Alaskan landscape it so vividly describes’ - Kate Morton, author of Homecoming

©2018 Kristin Hannah (P)2018 Macmillan Digital Audio

Let this one be your next Kristin Hannah book!

Kristin Hannah's books are intense - to the point where sometimes I have to roll my eyes wondering if it can get any more extreme. But her storylines are brilliant and always find their way back gracefully to a redeeming end. The Great Alone is a great book for those that like long tales, the outdoors and plots with endless twists and turns. If you liked the Nightingale, read this book!!

Touching story

Narrator did was excellent, story gripping till the end, strongly, recommend it. I could paint the scenes as she described them.

Phenomenal story, outstanding narration

Absolutely gripping and tense and beautiful. Sometimes a bit too much drama and the constant feeling of impending doom gets a bit much. However, I couldn’t stop myself from falling in love with the characters and the way it was narrated. And, of course, Alaska.

Eye Opening Beautiful Story on Alaska

When i started listening to this production of the great alone, i thought i was going to be disappointed, i was wrong. Such a beautiful story of survival, overcoming hardships, love in all its facets and domestic violence. I loved the backdrop of Alaska and learnt a lot about what it takes to live there. I will be processing this listen for weeks to come.

Wow!!!

Such a wonderful, powerful and emotional book!!
I couldn’t leave it until it ended. I had a strong experience while reading it.

Apt title during covid 19 isolation

As a person who grew up on the rugged West Coast of Tasmania this had an immediate appeal. It’s the ultimate love story but with so much more. It’s an insight into a community and way of life that few will understand appreciate or simply ever be a part of.

Incredible!

So many tears! Starts off slow but wow I couldn’t stop listening in the end. Best book I’ve listened to in sooo long!

Brilliant, Beautiful, Epic (Listen / Read)

This was the first book by Kristin Hannah I have experienced. This book was amazing and the narration was excellent(Julia is soft and easy on the ear and amazing with her character switches giving this book and story the credit and justice it deserves). Often I struggle to rate books because I can’t give half stars so effectively my rating is rounded up - this is not the case with this book. It deserves the full 5 stars. There are many dimensions to consider when rating including but not limited to storyline, accessibility, style, rhythm, prose, underlining themes and its ability to draw you right into the heart of the story.... this book hit the mark on every single one of these. Heart wrenching story - beautifully and eloquently written (and narrated) which can’t be lost in in the multitude of stories in your mind and heart if you are an avid reader.... Both author and narrator deserve such acclamation for this work of artistic excellence!

Up there with Yhe Nightingale

I was sucked into this book from the first page. Very different to one of my other Hannah novels, The Nightingale, but just a human a story and brilliantly performed. A Hannah must read.

Absolutely Awesome!!!

I loved everything about this book!!! Story, narrator, all of it!! Makes we want to travel to Alaska!!