Book guide
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Harold goes out to post a letter—and keeps walking across England.
Genre and trope pairingsContemporary FictionSelf-discoveryContemporary FictionRedemptionContemporary FictionGrief journeyLiterarySelf-discoveryLiteraryRedemptionLiteraryGrief journey
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About The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When ordinary retiree Harold Fry receives word that an old friend is dying, he leaves home to send a reply and instead begins walking the length of England. With no proper gear and only the belief that his journey might save her, Harold discovers courage, regret and renewal on the road.
Reading signals
- Spice
- None
- Darkness
- Balanced
- Pacing
- Slow
Series
Harold Fry · Book 1 of 3
Content warnings
- domestic abuse
- alcoholism
- terminal illness
- cancer
- suicide
- grief
- death
- sexual harassment
- drug abuse
- emotional abuse
- self-harm
