The way back appealed to me as I have a camper van and have always wanted to tour the NC500 route in Scotland so was keen to read this book.Jamie Fewery is not an author I have heard of before but one I would definetly read again!
Gerry cadogan is dying but is keen to ensure his three remaining children unite together and don’t remain estranged from each other,he devises a plan for them to follow after his death this involves an elderly camper van,photo albums, whisky and the three siblings! What follows is a journey of up and downs where the siblings reconnect with each other,reminisce, forgive and ultimately move on as friends as well as family.A beautiful read that highlights the importance of family, the power of forgiveness and the bonds that tie us to each other!
Thank you net galley for this early read.

Following the death of their farther, three siblings come together to fulfill one last wish from their dad. Take a road trip to Scotland in his camper van to scatter his ashes. Only, there's one slight problem, the siblings haven't spoken to each other for 3 years prior to their dad passing.

A story of love, loss, grief, family, relationships and siblings. Such a beautiful story with plenty of spanners thrown in the works. I read this in one sitting as I couldn't put it down.

This is the second novel from Jamie that I've really enjoyed and I'll definitely be picking more up from him in the future.

Jamie Fewery’s new book The Way Back, published by Orion, explores the rather complex subject of family.

The Cadogans, his protagonists, open the novel as estranged siblings brought together by the demise of their father.

Gerry Cadogan, directing his children even from beyond the grave, forces Patrick, Kirsty and Jessica on a road trip to Scotland to dispose of his ashes. What follows is an insightful, poignant and, at times, funny dissection of how a family deals with the extraordinary rawness of grief, and also guilt and love, in all its guises.

Fewery writes fluidly and cohesively about family issues, creating characters who most of us, at times, will relate to, the siblings’ pettiness, unresolved conflicts and honesty feeling uncomfortably authentic.

It’s well-written and highly readable.

Recommended.