Summary of The Road Home
“The Road Home” follows Lev, a middle-aged, recently widowed immigrant from Eastern Europe, who moves to London to better support his young daughter, his mother and his best friend back home. In London, Lev takes on a series of jobs — from working in a kebab shop to washing dishes in an upmarket restaurant. Gradually, he settles into his new life, earns promotion at the restaurant and makes friends, including his compatriot, Lydia; Christy, an Irishman struggling with loneliness; and Sophie, a young chef with whom he develops a close relationship.
Reasons to read The Road Home
“The Road Home” is a compelling and moving novel about an immigrant in London trying to improve his own circumstances and those of his family by working hard and sending money home. The story follows his battle with homesickness, his observations of British habits and culture, and his friendships, mostly with fellow immigrants. English author Rose Tremain has received numerous literary prizes, including the Orange Prize for “The Road Home”, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Prix Femina Étranger (both for “Sacred Country”), the Whitbread Book Award for Best Novel for “Music and Silence”, and the National Jewish Book Award for “The Gustav Sonata”.
Setting: London (England, UK)
Original title: The Road Home
Year of publication: 2007
Nr of pages: 433
