Helpful Score: 8
This book was about a man's journey (at what seems is the latter part of his life) and how he faces his life & its secrets and lies after so many years. He has received a letter that a coworker is dying & he asks her to wait for him as he walks the 600 miles, willing her to live till he gets there. Harold encounters his past and the ghosts that kept him bound and by the time his journey is over, he truly has arrived at himself and the truth of his life. He learns acceptance of himself and others and begins to truly live by the end of the story. This book carried me through emotions with Harold & his journey and I'm left feeling encouraged to face life and accept what I cannot change.
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Helpful Score: 6
This was a unique story, both humorous and heartbreaking. It is a journey in more ways than one that leaves us pondering our own past, present and future. Bittersweet, but inspiring.
Dianne M. reviewed The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Harold Fry, Bk 1) on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
I really loved this book!! It was engaging from the beginning pages & a very different & touching story of this man's journey. At times it did seem a little far-fetched but it didnt' matter. It was a quick read, hard to put down. It wasn't until the end that the meaning behind his journey was revealed.
Helpful Score: 4
An enjoyable read. Interesting characters and unusual story line.
Gina B. (the-book-diva) reviewed The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Harold Fry, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
I loved this story - it was both uplifting and bittersweet.
Lynda J R. reviewed The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Harold Fry, Bk 1) on + 39 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This charming, touching book is so easy to identify with. Harold Fry walks out of his house and his lifeless marriage to Maureen one morning to post a letter to Queenie, a former co-worker who is dying of cancer. Before the day is over, he will embark on an unplanned walking trek 600 miles north through the heart of England to see her. He leaves a message at the hospice to say he is coming and she is to wait. Harold feels that as long as he walks, she will live. As he walks, he finds himself reliving his life, remembering things he thought forgotten and regretting so many choices. Each person he meets along the way has a story, and he realizes that everyone is just putting one foot in front of the other. Meanwhile, back home, Maureen slowly has small epiphanies of her own.
Joan T. (basketlady88) reviewed The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Harold Fry, Bk 1) on + 11 more book reviews
I loved it. So interesting and well written. Going to suggest it for our book club next year.
Bob D. (bobdillard) reviewed The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Harold Fry, Bk 1) on + 3 more book reviews
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was an easy read of a walking journey which reflected upon intertwining events in Harold's life. Relationships between Harold's and his wife, son and a workplace friend are the focus of the book. Additional human nature reflections are illustrated by a neighbor and people meets along the way. It is a positive story of personal reflection and growth.
Brenda D. reviewed The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Harold Fry, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
I thought this book was excellent. The characters were flawed, kind, thoughtful and genuine. I gave my copy to my 18 year old granddaughter because I think every age group will enjoy it. It reminded me of Fredrik Backman's writing.
