First published 2008
The protagonist faces a turning point in his life as he grapples with aging, loss, and the weight of accumulated years. Set against the backdrop of modern England, the story follows his internal journey as he reflects on choices made and paths not taken. The narrative moves between present circumstances and remembered moments, revealing how the past continues to shape his understanding of himself and his relationships. As he navigates this period of reckoning, he must decide how to move forward when familiar certainties no longer hold. The novel explores how ordinary people confront the passage of time and find meaning in the face of life's inevitable changes. At its heart, this is a story about acceptance, renewal, and the quiet courage required to embrace what remains.
Genres: literary-fiction, contemporary, adult-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-study, coming-of-age
Setting: England
Period: Modern
373 pages · Paperback · Hodder & Stoughton Ltd