A story of two long-lost friends who embark on a 184-mile walk of the Thames Path in order to find their way back to the truth, and to their friendship.
Roper successfully mixes humor with melancholy. Joel and Theo’s perspectives alternate, incorporating flashbacks which reveal both the depth and growth of their friendship. Bittersweet and full of heart, this book will appeal to fans of Jonathan Tropper and Matthew Norman.
Writing with both great humor and heart, Roper has a light touch that keeps the reader laughing even while he gently pulls on the heartstrings. Theo and Joel have hurt each other in the past, and their history of miscommunication and trauma feels incredibly real, but their longing for reconnection and nostalgia for what they once were also shines through. Even in hard moments, there is an element of farce, especially in scenes when Joel, Theo, and Joel’s girlfriend, Amber, play around with who knows what secret. Although the end might not land with everyone, the story of two friends finding each other again will resonate with most ... A funny and poignant portrait of friendship.
... delightful ... This endearing outing becomes a heartfelt meditation on male companionship, forgiveness, and navigating life’s ups and downs. Roper’s story shimmers.
