The Alone Time

3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars | 15,123 ratings

Price: 4.99

Last update: 12-14-2024


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For two sisters, confronting the past could come at a terrible price in a riveting novel about a family tragedy—and family secrets—by the #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author Elle Marr.

Fiona and Violet Seng were just children when their family’s Cessna crash-landed in the Washington wilderness, claiming the lives of their parents. For twelve harrowing weeks, the girls fended for themselves before being rescued.

Twenty-five years later, they’re still trying to move on from the trauma. Fiona repurposes it into controversial works of art. Violet has battled addiction and failed relationships to finally progress toward normalcy as a writer. The estranged sisters never speak about what they call their Alone Time in the wild. They wouldn’t dare—until they become the subject of a documentary that renews public fascination with the “girl survivors” and questions their version of the events.

When disturbing details about the Seng family are exposed, a strange woman claims to know the crash was deliberate. Fiona and Violet must come together to face the horrifying truth of what happened out there and what they learned about their parents and themselves. Before any other secrets emerge from the woods.


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Top reviews from the United States

B. Gurchiek
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent, but if you're a pilot, it'll make you wince
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024
I liked the main characters. They were relatable and I could feel some sort of empathy for all of them, even the cheating, messed up father. The storyline was gripping at points, but some of the plot fell flat. The most glaring thing were the multiple inaccuracies regarding general aviation. I believe the father was cocky enough to think he could fly a small plane over the Rockies. In reality, even experienced pilots rarely take that challenge unless they are equipped with something better than a C172. I have to assume a 172 because a C182 (or other pressurized aircraft) requires a high performance endorsement. Also, pilots typically don't let other pilots (especially newbies) borrow their plane, and especially for a trip like that! There's a lot of mention of clouds below which could indicate he's flying in instrument conditions - big no-no for someone with just a private ticket. The worst was the description of the crash itself. It's not at all how you deal with an engine out. The sequence is so drilled into your head from your first lesson that even now - years since I've last held a yoke (not a steering wheel as it's called the book) I still remember how you are always scanning for a landing spot, establish an optimal glide slope and attempt restart. The idea that one of the daughters would tamper with the gas cap is ludicrous too. Gas caps (which are on top of the wing and a good 7-8 feet up) are checked during preflight. Plus, they would gas up before they left so even if she had climbed up to loosen them, the gas guy (or the father if it was a self-service FBO) would have tightened it back up properly. Based on just that alone, I wonder how inaccurate the survival accounts are. The author is a good writer, but I think she would do better sticking to the things she knows, or spend the time researching the topics she doesn't know well.
Jjspina
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gripping Mystery!
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024
A gripping mystery told in two parts, past and present, by four characters, a family with two girls. A plane crash on the way to a vacation in Canada is the beginning of this mystery that keeps the reader guessing what, how and why this happened.

The author did a commendable job of keeping the mystery going until the end when everything came together in a surprising way.

This was an enjoyable read that I would recommend to anyone who loves a good mystery.
Bonni
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting premise; chaotic execution
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
Estranged sisters, now adults, find themselves reconnecting when a documentary is announced about a traumatic event in their childhood. Their family of four was in a small plane that crashed in a Pacific Northwest rainforest — and only the two girls walked out of the wilderness alive. What really happened during those harrowing 12 weeks?

An intriguing premise!

Yet having finished the book, I’m still fairly in the dark about what happened back then in the forest. The story goes back and forth between faded memory and reality so much that, by the end, I’m less sure than ever about whodunnit, or even what “it” is. And the author builds up side characters only to have them “flip” and act completely out of character. (Side note, now I have a much better understanding of that phrase!) Just… It was… Too mixed up. Too complicated. The story would’ve been helped by more simplicity.

Also, I was looking forward descriptions of nature and some survivalist scenes when I chose this book — what did the girls eat? how did they build a fire? how did they stay warm in the winter months? — but this content was entirely lacking. So that’s disappointing.
Wandering Wedemeyers
4.0 out of 5 stars A gripping tale of survival, secrets and sisterhood
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
Hey there, fellow outdoor enthusiasts! So, let me tell you about this wild ride of a book called "The Alone Time" by Elle Marr. Picture this: two sisters, Fiona and Violet Seng, surviving a plane crash in the Washington wilderness. Talk about a real survival story!

Decades later, these sisters want nothing to do with reliving their harrowing experience. Fiona turns to art to heal her pain, while Violet struggles with her own demons. But hold on to your hiking boots, because a documentary film crew decides to stir the pot and bring attention back to the girls who survived against all odds. Cue the drama!

This thriller is packed with more twists and turns than a mountain trail. As Fiona and Violet are forced to confront their past traumas, you'll be hooked on every page. It's a real eye-opener on the power of family bonds and the secrets we keep buried deep in the woods of our minds. Trust me, this thought-provoking story will stay with you long after you finish the last chapter. Happy reading, and remember to always pack extra snacks for those suspenseful moments!
Avid Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets in Secrets in Secrets
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024
I don't even know if I have the words to convey how layered this novel is. Marr weaves family trauma, sisterly rivalry, and the public obsession with tragedy into a tale worthy of a Christopher Nolan-inspired psychological thriller feature film. Just when you think you've unraveled the knot, another kink in the yarn appears.

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