Plot:

An uplifting and heart-warming novel about a family reunited, second chances and the power of forgiveness, from the author of Richard & Judy Book Club pick The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman.

Danny is the definition of a man who ‘could do better’. He drinks more than he should, currently lives in his best friend’s garden shed – and he hasn’t spoken to his sister in 16 years.

But when Danny is the subject of a misleading newspaper article, claiming his lifestyle is actually quite enlightened, he suddenly finds himself in the limelight. Letters begin to flood in from strangers seeking his guidance.

Wolfie is the daughter of Danny’s estranged sister, Lou. She’s never met her uncle, but her mother is struggling. So when Wolfie sees Danny’s picture in the paper, she sets out to find him.

Within a week, Danny goes from being responsibility-free to a big brother, an uncle and an unwitting existential ‘guru’ to some very lost souls.

Can he become the man they all need him to be?

Review:

Original, unique and thoughtful.

Danny is jobless, living in his bestie’s shed.
At the start, he gets arrested. Obsessed with the police officer if you make it past that it does get better as I didn’t appreciate the descriptions at the start.

This novel goes back and forth between the past and present.

The plot was very well thought out and it was consistent throughout. The characters felt very real too which I look for in a novel.

Overall, beautiful story about family and second chances.

4/5 Stars