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The story of an East European in London looking for a living so he can send money to his family is as old as the hills and as new as today. The Road Home by Rose Tremain was written several years ago, long before current world events. But it clearly depicts how, even in times of peace, it can be a mind-blowingly difficult prospect. The novel centres around widower Lev, who has left his mother looking after his daughter back home. In London, Lev’s experiences of a new world are largely overwhelmed by the need for his food, shelter and employment. It may sound like a grim read. And while it’s a serious novel, there’s a great deal of warmth. This is a story about ordinary people in what for them are extraordinary times. Lev is, like most of us, flawed, but that doesn’t stop him building good friendships, doing good stuff and sometimes relying on the kindness of strangers. There are a few sly digs at society and the kind of social gatherings which bring you out in a sweat just to think about them, but this book isn’t about politics or society, just people, humanity and hope. The Road Home is a story of survival and aspirations. Above all, it is about the people you meet and how they shape your journey and life.
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