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A review by ruthmoog
The Salt Path by Raynor Winn
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
I really enjoyed listening to this, and would recommend hearing the author narrate their journey; her accent reminded me of Victoria Wood which felt warm and familiar.
The beginning of the book is incredibly tense and difficult, but the journey is explorative and peaceful as Raynor and Moth become a part of the wilderness, rambling along and through the coast and encounters with mostly dog walkers and tea rooms ... Hugely British 😂
How Moth coped with his pain and illness was a highlight: long-term we don't discover his end of life health, but no doubt walking the path gave quality to his life despite a diet of fudge bars and noodles, for at least while they walked.
Plenty to contemplate!
The beginning of the book is incredibly tense and difficult, but the journey is explorative and peaceful as Raynor and Moth become a part of the wilderness, rambling along and through the coast and encounters with mostly dog walkers and tea rooms ... Hugely British 😂
How Moth coped with his pain and illness was a highlight: long-term we don't discover his end of life health, but no doubt walking the path gave quality to his life despite a diet of fudge bars and noodles, for at least while they walked.
Plenty to contemplate!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness and Terminal illness
Minor: Violence
Homelessness, financial difficulty, legal difficulty, trespass, nudity