The Way Back By Jamie Fewery

”The Way Back’ is the latest book by Jamie Fewery.

The Cadogan children haven’t spoken to each other for three years. But their father, Gerry, has a plan to bring them together. To scatter his ashes, they must first drive his old camper van up to Scotland. For the trip, Gerry has provided them with three family photo albums and a bottle of single malt whisky. But will the journey help banish their ghosts and turn them back into a family? Or will it show them exactly why they’ve stayed apart for so long?

A story of sibling rivalry, secrets and new beginnings, ‘The Way Back’ is an enjoyable story to get absorbed in during lockdown.

Seen the perspectives of Kirsty, Jess and Patrick, they fell out many years and their father’s dying wish is that they use their time together to spread his ashes to finally make amends.

With an adventure across Scotland in old camper van with only some photo albums and a bottle of whiskey for company, the trio find themselves confronting old ghosts as well as revealing the truths in their lives.

The characters are an interesting mix of personalities that I found quite relatable and enjoyable to read. Patrick is pretending that everything is great, but behind closed doors his wife has left him and their little girl to continue an affair in America, Kirsty is dealing with being a single parent and Jess is highly strung and unhappy. They all have their struggles and during this tour, they begin to realise the importance of family on this life affirming journey.

With an injection of wit and warmth, this story explores the complexities of siblings and relationships, ‘The Way Back’ is a tender and insightful book that will leave you with a tear in your eye.

You can buy ‘The Way Back’ from Amazon and is available to buy from good bookshops.