Books like The lighthouse by Alison Moore
Futh, a middle-aged man newly divorced, boards a North Sea ferry destined for Germany. On the outer deck he begins a walking holiday meant to heal his heart. An unexpected, hostile encounter with a hotel landlord forces him to keep moving, and the journey turns into a quiet, psychological odyssey along the Rhine. As Futh reflects on earlier travels and the paths he has taken, he confronts the possibility that the things he has not done may have weighty consequences. The novel examines the fragile balance between self-discovery and the danger of becoming lost.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Alison Moore
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