Kristen Hannah’s The Great Alone highlights women’s rights, domestic violence in Alaska
This compelling story of perseverance in a 1970’s Alaskan wilderness portrays a mother & daughter who are determined to survive both the harsh environment and the abusive husband/father. Hannah wrote a wonderful ode to Alaska and she has the personal experience to give insight into a climate many of us can only imagine. This women’s tale of grit and determination kept me reading even when the prose became cliche and the dialogue was cringe-worthy sometimes. I like the first