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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “I absolutely loved this novel about a "senior" who decides--on the spur of the moment--to walk the length of England to say goodbye to a dying friend. Love, loss, friendship, family, isolation...Joyce covers a lot of ground herself, and she does it with grace and subtle touches of humor.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This took a while to get into, my dad really liked it though, maybe because he's old enough to identify! :P I thought the ending was really poignant and it was a pleasant read, but not a laugh a minute.”
Amy Alice D wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“What a remarkable book. A physical journey, a journey to and through place and time. The experiences and characters all ring true and exhibits a full range of emotions. This is a must-read. Really. An incredibly engaging, though-provoking, and ultimately satisfying book.”
Neelthak wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I didn't love this book the way I wanted to. It would probably make a better movie than a book for my taste.”
Darcy W wrote this review Friday, May 10, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Bawled my eyes out reading this. It had the feel of a parable, like Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist, it made me ponder on my life and the people that have come into it. Really enjoyed it.”
Maria C wrote this review Monday, April 15, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A very different premise, and I was curious about how it would unfold. At times, very joyful and at times very sad. I loved the author's descriptions of some things. Descriptions were never too lengthy and the story didn't get bogged down in these details, but they were "just right". Why hadn't I ever thought to describe a sunrise in that way? The characters came up with their own descriptions - of grief and loss and self-discovery. it was a touching book, and I suspect I will listen to the book on CD again someday. Jim Broadbent was a WONDERFUL choice to read this book. He did a fantastic job. ”
Kyla S wrote this review Wednesday, April 10, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of my recent favorites. Great writing, and much more to the book than you might expect.”
Marcia P wrote this review Wednesday, April 3, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“When Harold Fry reciees a farewell letter from his old friend, he does something completely out of character. He decides to walk the length of England to save Queenie. He has no walking shoes, no cell phone and no overcoat..yet he keeps walking. He does some serious self-discovery on his journey and he comes to terms with his past. An excellent book. I recommend it highly. ”
Hala N wrote this review Wednesday, April 3, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good writing, touching storyline, parts of the journey got a little slow for me.”
Sondra A wrote this review Tuesday, April 2, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A book about an unlikely pilgrimage...love and loss...life and letting go of the past. It took me a while to get into this book but it was worth it. The second half was very interesting, lots of plot twists and memorable characters who join Harold on his pilgrimage.”
Melissa L wrote this review Thursday, March 21, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
