However, I was forced to re-examine that opinion after getting involved with our staff book group – this is certainly a story that deserves some unpacking and discussion. When I originally sat down to gather my thoughts for this post, I found myself wondering whether this had quite as profound an impact on me as previous Big Read selections. It’s an enjoyable easy read too, despite some difficult subject matter, as we accompany Harold on his pilgrimage across the UK. As the plot unfolds, it tackles (among many others) themes of grief and loss, loneliness, kindness, addiction and friendship. It’s easy to see why The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was picked for this year’s Big Read title: it’s packed full of big topics that readers from all backgrounds will be able to relate to in some way. Below you can read our (spoiler-free) thoughts on the novel. We had a lively discussion about Joyce’s novel and as in any good bookĬlub, we found that we all had slightly (or very) different opinions on the Got together to discuss Harold’s pilgrimage over a cup of tea and a biscuit (or Its very own Big Read Project and to celebrate the occasion, Library staff have This year marks the first time St George’s University has
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