Member Reviews
Thank you to NetGalley and Spiegel & Grau for an ARC of The Way.
After a bit of a slow start I really enjoyed this book! I had such a clear vision of the story in my mind while I was reading and I think this would make a great movie. I also loved the odd family dynamic with Will, Sophie, Cassie and Peau, their characters will definitely stand out in my memory.
I could have done without the lengthy detailed sections about Buddhism, classic novels, quantum mechanics and more. These sections made the book feel too high-brow for me and took away from the exciting pace of the main post-apocalyptic storyline.
4 stars!
When I see a raven I be reminded of Peau and always will now. I absolutely loved it and was sucked in from the beginning. You fall in love with the characters and the animal companions that can communicate. I didn’t want this to end and would loved a sequel. The Buddhist spirituality woven in is beautiful and uplifting. I can’t wait to own this!
Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my! OK, there isn’t any lions(that we know of) but there’s crocs and camels. This was such a fresh take on surviving in a post-apocalyptic world. Our MC, Will, is a monk so he’s struggling with his morals, and the things that he needs to do to survive.
He’s lived safely in Colorado for 14 years after the majority of the population has died. Now though he has a quest that’s taking him to California and he has to do what he’s gotta do to survive. Except he’s thoughtful and thinks of ways to cause less harm, he’s helpful to the people he comes across. He’s a MC you root for.
And the animals! His relationship with Cass, the cat and Peau, the raven that he travels with is one of my favorite aspects of the story. I thoroughly enjoyed the story!
Thank you NetGalley for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was intrigued by the Raven on the cover and immediately had to read this. I’ll have to admit though, in the beginning I was nearly regretting my decision. “The Way” gets off to a rocky start, but at roughly 30% in, it picked up and I was hooked.
”We were hurkle-durkling - luxuriating in wakefulness beneath warm covers for a while before we had to get up” I loved that. Hurkle-durkling is such a fun phrase with a relatable meaning. I also loved the banter that Peau and Cass established with Will.
If you are a fan of dystopian novels be sure to check out “The Way” set to release December 3, 2024.