Book: The Way
Author: Cary Groner
Genre: Fiction, Science Fiction, Dystopian

Firstly – thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher Speigel & Grau for the ARC of this book.

So, I had genuinely no idea what to expect from The Way because I requested it ages ago and forgot to read it when I got approved. All I know is when I originally read the description I thought it sounded great.

And do you know what? It was.

The Way follows the story of Will, traversing a destitute and dystopian American midwest on a personal and practical journey. In a world ruled by the young, as the old have died out due to a pandemic preventing ageing, it’s sobering to realise that you have to live your life as quickly as you possibly can, or risk never living at all.

Cary Groner takes us on a beautiful and hazardous journey through the spiritual and natural world, offering a very unique take on the traveller’s story. It weaves science, religion – namely Buddhism – the natural world, and what it means to be a family.

Animals play a significant part in Will’s story, and without spoiling too much, the dynamic travelling companion duo of a Raven and a Cat was hilariously – and sometimes shockingly – refreshing.

It wasn’t my usual go-to read, but I’m extremely glad I picked up the ARC, and I’d highly recommend giving it a go. If you’re not afraid of a warm and at times arduous journey, I think you’ll like this.

3.9/5.0

You can find my NetGalley review here.