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Literary Fiction · MelancholicA retired man sets out to walk the length of England
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
by Rachel Joyce
See it on Amazon2012Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Harold Fry gets a letter from an old friend and sets out on a walk of 600 miles. Rachel Joyce’s 2012 novel is a moving story of friendship and regret.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Walking · Redemption · England
Screen adaptation
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023)
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About the author
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