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I super disagree about Kristin Hannah. I did mostly enjoy the Great Alone, but I see no future where it or any of her other books are considered classics. They are popular historical fiction written not extremely skillfully.
Comment by yellowharlee727 at 23/02/2025 at 21:55 UTC
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I can understand this! If I can play devils advocate, I think it’s also important that an author not only utilize literary devices and write “skillfully,” but also writes in a way that can be appreciated and understood by many people. Hannah’s popularity isn’t because of her allegories or alliteration, but her ability to tell a story in a way that brings people in. I think *The Great Alone* is an incredible example of this and a book which really immerses you in this world she creates and describes. This same thing, widespread appreciation for their storytelling, is what marked many famed authors over time! Making people *want* to read and *enjoy* what you have to say, in my opinion, is at least half the battle. That isn’t to say that every great or popular storyteller should be recognized as an esteemed author (many would bring up Colleen Hoover here), but I do think it is one of the things that matters.