Who has seen One Man's Pilgrimage? What is it about?

One Man's Pilgrimage is a novel by British writer Rachel Joyce, which was first published on 20 12.

One Man's Pilgrimage tells the story of a retired man who embarked on a long journey alone to visit his dying friend. The protagonist Harold's starting point is to give hope to his friends, but he finally realizes self-redemption, which inspires him to reconfirm his self-worth, gain a new understanding of his growth defects, and accept and understand his realistic destiny. At the same time, while waiting and paying attention to Harold, his wife examined the painful past one by one, which triggered a new understanding of love and a new understanding of herself.

Extended data:

One Man's Pilgrimage was rated as the best-selling newcomer novel in Britain in 20 12, the best-selling novel in Europe in 20 13, and the most influential Richard and Judy book club in Britain ranked first in the spring book list in 20 13. The novel was shortlisted for the 20 12 Booker Prize for Literature.

Creative background:

According to the author's interview, his father's illness is part of the inspiration for this book. Moreover, many characters in this book are seen by the author himself, and many of them are only once. Using what he knows, the author begins to create arrangements. Many descriptions in this book come from the personal experiences of the author and her husband, and then the author adapted them.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia-a person's pilgrimage