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The Rest of Our Lives

By: Benjamin Markovits
Narrated by: Eric Meyers
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A TLS, FINANCIAL TIMES AND TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR

'Feels less like reading a novel and more like sitting in a car beside a dear friend . . . a profoundly moving experience.' ANN PATCHETT
'Deeply human ... a beautifully quiet and devastating book.' SARAH JESSICA PARKER
'Funny, wise and knowing.' CLARE CHAMBERS

When Tom's wife had an affair, he resolved to leave her once their children had grown up. Twelve years later, after driving his daughter to university, he remembers his pact and keeps driving West to visit friends, family and an old girlfriend.

But he also has secrets of his own - trouble at work and health issues - and sometimes running away is the hardest thing to do.

©2025 Benjamin Markovits (P)2025 Faber & Faber Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Marriage Funny
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Haven't seen many good reviews for this but I kinda liked it, think if Bill Bryson left his wife! Was interesting to see how he thought, the running away aspect I associate more with women's stories (what one I don't actually know!) and I liked the USA road trip element. Was a very quick read & I'd be surprised if it made the booker short list, was also surprising to see how many other books he's written.

Interesting take on the mid life crisis road trip

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A much more enjoyable book than the one that won the booker prize in 2025. A personable and engaging narrative lots of realism and genuine insight. A book I’d keep on my shelves

Well written, interesting and real

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