A very gentle book, with a deceptively simple premise. Harold receives a letter from a friend to let him know that she is dying. Harold writes a reply, and sets out to post it, but walks past the postbox and keeps on going. Eventually walking from South Devon to Berwick upon Tweed.
On the way we learn about Harold's history, and his relationships with his wife, his son, and the friend he is trying to keep alive.
Contains some very poetic passages about the English Countryside, and also meditations on materialism and celebrity.
At times sad and poignant, ultimately uplifting and definitely a page turner.
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