The Road Home
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
432
Novel • Fiction
Great Britain • 2000s
2007
Adult
18+ years
In Rose Tremain’s The Road Home, Eastern European migrant Lev travels to London seeking work after his sawmill closes and he faces economic hardship and personal loss. Despite initial struggles and homelessness, he finds a job in a restaurant, forms meaningful relationships, and learns about British society, ultimately striving to better his circumstances and support his family back home. Themes of grief appear in the narrative.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Emotional
Challenging
Inspirational
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Rose Tremain’s The Road Home is lauded for its poignant storytelling and vivid character portrayal, weaving the tale of an immigrant’s challenges and resilience. While praised for its empathetic narrative and cultural relevance, some critics find pacing issues and predictability in plot development. Overall, it’s a moving exploration of modern displacement and adaptation.
Readers who are drawn to profound stories of personal transformation and cross-cultural experiences will appreciate The Road Home by Rose Tremain. Fans of Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner or Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake will find Tremain's evocative and empathetic portrayal of the immigrant experience compelling.
12,556 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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432
Novel • Fiction
Great Britain • 2000s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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