The Rest of Our Lives
'Excellent ... a male counterpart to Miranda July’s All Fours.' Guardian
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Release Date: 27/03/2025
'Excellent . a male counterpart to Miranda July’s All Fours.' Guardian An Observer 'Novel to look out for in 2025' and an FT 'Best Summer Read'
What's left when your kids grow up and leave home? An unforgettable road trip of a novel about getting older, and the challenges and rewards of long-term marriage.
'Moving, smart and life-affirming' OBSERVER
'A triumphant twist on the great American road novel.' GUARDIAN
What's left when your kids grow up and leave home?
When Tom Layward's wife had an affair he resolved to leave her as soon as his youngest daughter turned eighteen. Twelve years later, while taking her to Pittsburgh to start university, he remembers his pact, and keeps driving West.
An unforgettable road trip novel, The Rest of Our Lives beautifully explores the nuance and complications of a long term marriage.
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