'Moving smart and life-affirming' OBSERVER 'Why aren't all novels like this?' THE CRITIC 'A
triumphant twist on the great American road novel' GUARDIAN 'So funny wise and knowing'
CLARE CHAMBERS What's left when your kids grow up and leave home? When Tom Layward's wife
had an affair he resolved to leave her as soon as his youngest daughter turned eighteen. Twelve
years later while taking her to Pittsburgh to start university he remembers his pact and
keeps driving West. An unforgettable road trip novel The Rest of Our Lives beautifully
explores the nuance and complications of a long term marriage. An Observer 'Novel to look out
for in 2025' and an FT ' Best Summer Read' What readers are saying about The Rest of Our
Lives : 'What a powerful tale a really unexpected treasure.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Highly recommended if you
want to read something real and something that will resonate.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The best novel I've read
this year. Highly recommended.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved it - the perfect mix of funny
poignant and thought-provoking.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
