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2026 Review: I read this ages ago and remember enjoying it. When I saw that it was a part of a series, I decided to reread it and I am glad I did. This story should act as a reminder that although people you may confront seem to be living a serene and “normal” life, one never knows the struggle that person may be going through to keep up appearances just to keep existing. Be kind, don’t be quick to judge, and lend an ear when you can.
It’s amazing what being alone and having time on your hands can do for you. The memories that keep flooding back, whether you want them to or not. The guilt of past sins creeping up unexpectedly. This story is about how Harold’s experiences and memories help shape his present. A bittersweet tale. I wish he would’ve said more to Queenie, but I think she knows all he wanted to say but couldn’t. They shared a quiet and meaningful bond. And I am happy that through this journey Maureen got to work through some of her own demons.
“People were buying milk, or filling their cars with petrol, or even posting letters. And what no one else knew was the appalling weight of the thing they were carrying inside. The superhuman effort it took sometimes to be normal, and a part of things that appeared both easy and everyday. The loneliness of that.” Ch 8
2012 Review: My memory of this read is a bit muddled because it's been a while since I read it. I recall that upon completion of reading it, I was left with the realization that most of the time happiness is a matter of perspective. One should not hold off on righting all of their wrongs. And a good long walk is sometimes the perfect thing to do to help reflect and clear all the chaos that can accumulate and consume your soul.
2026 Review: I read this ages ago and remember enjoying it. When I saw that it was a part of a series, I decided to reread it and I am glad I did. This story should act as a reminder that although people you may confront seem to be living a serene and “normal” life, one never knows the struggle that person may be going through to keep up appearances just to keep existing. Be kind, don’t be quick to judge, and lend an ear when you can.
It’s amazing what being alone and having time on your hands can do for you. The memories that keep flooding back, whether you want them to or not. The guilt of past sins creeping up unexpectedly. This story is about how Harold’s experiences and memories help shape his present. A bittersweet tale. I wish he would’ve said more to Queenie, but I think she knows all he wanted to say but couldn’t. They shared a quiet and meaningful bond. And I am happy that through this journey Maureen got to work through some of her own demons.
“People were buying milk, or filling their cars with petrol, or even posting letters. And what no one else knew was the appalling weight of the thing they were carrying inside. The superhuman effort it took sometimes to be normal, and a part of things that appeared both easy and everyday. The loneliness of that.” Ch 8
2012 Review: My memory of this read is a bit muddled because it's been a while since I read it. I recall that upon completion of reading it, I was left with the realization that most of the time happiness is a matter of perspective. One should not hold off on righting all of their wrongs. And a good long walk is sometimes the perfect thing to do to help reflect and clear all the chaos that can accumulate and consume your soul.