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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a achingly beautiful tragedy tone that will resonate with The Great Alone fans.
10 Best Books Like The Great Alone
If you loved The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Great Alone are:
- 1The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller4.5
- 2The Girls of Good Fortune by Kristina McMorris4.1
- 3The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah4.3
- 4Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver4.5
- 5The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah4.7
- 6The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles4.2
- 7The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead4.4
- 8The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly4.4
- 9The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bohjalian4.5
- 10My Name Is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende4.3
When the Allbright family moves to remote Alaska in 1974, they face the harsh wilderness while fourteen-year-old Leni watches her father's PTSD and violent tendencies escalate in the isolation
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by Kristina McMorris
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a harrowing but determined tone that will resonate with The Great Alone fans.
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Why you'll love it:
Another Kristin Hannah book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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by Barbara Kingsolver
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a gritty yet compassionate tone that will resonate with The Great Alone fans.
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by Kristin Hannah
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Why you'll love it:
Another Kristin Hannah book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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by Amor Towles
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a contemplative and bittersweet tone that will resonate with The Great Alone fans.
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by Colson Whitehead
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a harrowing yet dignified tone that will resonate with The Great Alone fans.
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by Martha Hall Kelly
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a gentle and contemplative tone that will resonate with The Great Alone fans.
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by Chris Bohjalian
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a somber and contemplative tone that will resonate with The Great Alone fans.
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by Isabel Allende
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a sweeping and adventurous tone that will resonate with The Great Alone fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Great Alone
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller | 4.5 | 2021 | 384 | Closest match |
| The Girls of Good Fortune | Kristina McMorris | 4.1 | 2025 | 416 | Similar vibes |
| The Four Winds | Kristin Hannah | 4.3 | 2021 | 464 | Same author |
| Demon Copperhead | Barbara Kingsolver | 4.5 | 2022 | 560 | Similar vibes |
| The Nightingale | Kristin Hannah | 4.7 | 2015 | 564 | Same author |
| The Lincoln Highway | Amor Towles | 4.2 | 2021 | 576 | Similar vibes |
| The Underground Railroad | Colson Whitehead | 4.4 | 2016 | 306 | Similar vibes |
| The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club | Martha Hall Kelly | 4.4 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Jackal's Mistress | Chris Bohjalian | 4.5 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| My Name Is Emilia del Valle | Isabel Allende | 4.3 | 2025 | 304 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Great Alone?
The most similar books to The Great Alone are The Song of Achilles, The Girls of Good Fortune, The Four Winds.
What should I read after The Great Alone?
After finishing The Great Alone, readers most commonly pick up The Song of Achilles next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Kristin Hannah, such as The Women.
Who writes books like Kristin Hannah?
Authors similar to Kristin Hannah include Jodi Picoult, Celeste Ng.
What genre is The Great Alone?
The Great Alone is a Literary Fiction novel by Kristin Hannah, published in 2018. It features elements of Alaska Setting, Domestic Violence, Survival.
How long is The Great Alone?
The Great Alone is 450 pages long.
Does The Great Alone have romance/spice?
The Great Alone has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About The Great Alone
When the Allbright family moves to remote Alaska in 1974, they face the harsh wilderness while fourteen-year-old Leni watches her father's PTSD and violent tendencies escalate in the isolation. Hannah delivers powerful historical fiction that combines survival elements with family drama and the beauty and danger of Alaska's wilderness. A bestseller that captures both the majesty and menace of the Last Frontier, this novel explores themes of domestic violence, resilience, and finding strength in community while examining how trauma can destroy families and how love sometimes means making impossible choices to survive.