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A review by beardybot
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
West Country retiree gets a letter from an old friend. She took a metaphorical bullet for him the last time they spoke, twenty years prior. She's dying of cancer.
Harold, returning his wishes via post-office, makes the uncharacteristic decision to walk to her hospice in the far North of the country. He wrestles with his own demons, and leaves his wife behind with hers. He's mostly adorable, and the read is often light-hearted, but when it isn't, it really isn't.
Harold, returning his wishes via post-office, makes the uncharacteristic decision to walk to her hospice in the far North of the country. He wrestles with his own demons, and leaves his wife behind with hers. He's mostly adorable, and the read is often light-hearted, but when it isn't, it really isn't.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, and Suicide
Minor: Emotional abuse