A review by jess_mango
Together We Will Go by J. Michael Straczynski

4.0

This book had an interesting premise, that may not sound "heart-warming" at first blush, but it did end up being a warm read, for me. Mark is a failed writer, who as he nears 30 decides to buy an old tour bus, hire a driver and start recruiting via ads for other like-minded souls who have had enough of this life. The bus wanders across the US, picking up this diverse and disparate group, each with their own personal issues that make them feel like they don't want to go on with life. There's a young woman with chronic pain, another young woman with weight and body issues, others with health issues etc. We get to know all of them on their journey through an epistolary narrative comprised of texts, voice recordings and digital journal entries.

This was one of those books that had a quiet, subtle warm brightness to it despite being full of characters with suicidal thoughts. We get to know and care for these people. It was a read perfect for fans of books like A Man called Ove.

Thanks to the publisher for the review copy!