This book could be a good read for someone who feels disconnected in today's technologically advanced yet isolating world. Through the protagonist's journey into his family's past, readers will gain insights into their own relationships and find the courage to confront their own vulnerabilities. Jonathan Coe weaves a compelling narrative that explores themes of loneliness, identity, and the power of connection, leaving readers inspired to navigate their own personal journeys with hope and resilience.

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• European Book Prize Nominee for Fiction (2012)

Maxwell Sim seems to have hit rock bottom. Estranged from his father, newly divorced, unable to communicate with his only daughter, he realizes that while he may have 74 friends on Facebook, there is nobody in the world with whom he can actually share his problems. Then a business proposition requires him to drive to the Shetland Isles. Setting out with an open mind and a friendly voice on his SatNav for company, Maxwell finds that his journey soon takes a more serious turn.

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