The Rest of Our Lives

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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 driving her to Pittsburgh to start university, he remembers his pact. He is also on the run from his own health issues, and the fact that he’s been put on leave at work after students complained about the politics of his law class – something he hasn’t yet told his wife. So, after dropping Miriam off, he keeps driving, with the vague plan of visiting various people from his past – an old college friend, his ex-girlfriend, his brother, his son – on route, maybe, to his father’s grave in California.

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SKU: 9780571388547 Category: Tag: Publisher/imprint : Faber & Faber
Page count : 240
Published on 27th March, 2025

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An Observer ‘Novel to look out for in 2025’ and an FT ‘Best Summer Read’

‘Moving, smart and life-affirming’ OBSERVER
‘A triumphant twist on the great American road novel.’ GUARDIAN

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.

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Dimensions 21.6 × 13.5 cm
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