Long Way Home

by Michael Morpurgo
Long Way Home cover
Good Books rating 4.0
Travel and Adventure
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  • ID: 3369
  • Added: 2025-10-18
  • Updated: 2025-10-19
  • ISBN: 9780333182659
  • Published: 1975-01-01
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Long Way Home follows the story of a young man who sets out on a solo journey across the country, seeking to escape his past and find his true self. Along the way, he encounters a diverse cast of characters who challenge his perceptions and help him grow. The novel is praised for its vivid descriptions of the American landscape and its exploration of themes such as identity, freedom, and the search for meaning. /n/nThe book is not just an adventure story but also a deeply personal journey. The protagonist's struggles and triumphs are portrayed with raw honesty, making it a compelling read for anyone who has ever felt lost or yearned for a change. The author's writing style is engaging and evocative, drawing readers into the protagonist's world and making them feel every twist and turn of his journey.

Reviews
Ava K's Book Reviews · Ava K · 2014-05-27
mixed 3.50

They found some parts of the book really fun and interesting, while other parts were less exciting. Despite this, they enjoyed the book enough to finish it.

The reviewer had a mixed experience with the book, finding some parts really fun and interesting while other parts were not as exciting. However, they still enjoyed the book enough to read it to the end. The reviewer's overall impression was positive, indicating that the book had enough engaging elements to keep them interested throughout. They appreciated the varied pacing and the different elements that made the story enjoyable.

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    Some parts were really fun to read and really interesting.

    Other parts weren't that exciting.

    I still liked it enough to read to the end.

The Guardian · 2012-02-11
exciting 4.50

They found the book to be a fantastic read filled with mysterious and interesting adventures that will appeal to easily excitable readers. The story is engaging and keeps the reader hooked.

The reviewer was captivated by the mysterious and intriguing adventures presented in the book. They believe it will appeal to readers who enjoy a good, thrilling story. The book's ability to keep the reader engaged and excited is highlighted, making it a fantastic read. The reviewer also mentions that the book succeeds in creating a compelling narrative that draws the reader in from the start.

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    Long Way Home is a fantastic book for mysterious and interesting adventures and will appeal to easily excitable readers.

    Read the book to see if they succeed...

    The story is engaging and keeps the reader hooked.

Charlotte's Library · 2012-02-10
engaging 4.00

They appreciated the detailed descriptions and interesting characterization, which made the farm and countryside vivid in their mind. The reviewer found the story to be well-crafted and engaging.

The reviewer was impressed by the rich details and interesting characterization in the book, which brought the farm and countryside to life. They found the story to be well-crafted and engaging, with lots of interesting bits that made the reading experience enjoyable. The reviewer also noted that the author's skill in putting the reader in the shoes of the character telling the story was evident throughout the novel.

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    Lots of good details, making the pictures of the farm and the countryside clear in my mind.

    Lots of interesting bits of characterization.

    Michael Morpurgo is so clever at putting the reader in the shoes of the character telling the story.

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