Land's End

by Michael Cunningham

First published 2012

Reeling from a personal tragedy, Michael embarks on a solo trek through the windswept landscapes of Cornwall. As he pushes his body to the brink along the treacherous cliffs of Land's End, he's forced to confront his deepest fears and darkest secrets. But in the face of nature's unforgiving power, Michael discovers an unexpected wellspring of strength and the possibility of renewal.

Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, adventure, contemporary

Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: nature-as-character, self-discovery, solo-journey

Setting: Cornwall, Land's End, Massachusetts, Provincetown, Provincetown (Mass.)

176 pages · Paperback · Picador

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