I am a new comer, but most definitely amongst the top 5, so far.

Silver Linings Playbook

Where he got rid of his possessions and simplified his journey - the symbolism

Harold Fry

This is a wonderful story of a personal journey of discovery for Harold Fry. Poor Harold initially appears terribly mundane and the story is a little slow to start. However, the slow start is deliberate. Each step of his journey we learn more and more of the personal side of Harold as he reflects on his life; of mistakes, missed opportunities, and regrets. The gradual unveiling is masterfully handled by the author, leading up to the terrible tradegy near the end. The descriptions of the countryside he passes are detailed and colourful, the characters he meets are varied, rich, and entertaining. Although we learn of a terrible tradegy near the end which puts the whole story in a completely new perspective the end note is very positive, reminding the reader of the power of resiliency. This story made me laugh and cry and made me reflect on my own life journey, of regrets, and missed opportunities, thankfully not nearly as tragic as Harold. A great listening experience

I am new to audio books and selected this story based on some of the positive feedback it received and was not disappointed. It is beautifully written, very well narrated and quite inspiring. It was lovely to find a simple storyline that opened the door so effortlessly into examinations of relationships and a raft of feelings including guilt, hope, regret, love and determination to name but a few. Hard not to review aspects of your life after reading this and that can only be a good thing to my mind. Highly recommended.

A brilliant story, fabulously read. I loved it. A brilliant unfolding of a story all about the 'lives of quiet desperation' lead by ordinary people. The story also captures beautifully the particular eccentricities of Englishness.

What a super novel. A great story with several stories within the main one and as they unfold, I was left inspired.

My wife picked this book, as I would never have picked about someone that walks out the door and keeps walking... However I was hooked in 5 minutes and needed to finish. Great characters, well written dialogs, storyline and great feeling to the overall story.

Maybe?

'The Alchemist' both have that same thought provoking quality. Gives you insight into people, their hopes and dreams etc

No

No that's a good title for it

Gives you food for thought, I enjoyed it.

I hadn't heard anything about this book. Loved it from start to finish - I found it very inspiring.

The subject matter was mildly interesting.

A gentle rambling tale, that is too long by far.

Jim Broadbent is the only redeeming feature of this audiobook. His narration is top drawer.

Yes - I already have. The story is well written, big belly laugh funny at times and culminates into the telling of the Fry family's very sad past.

The girl from the garage visiting Harold's wife

I'm not sure - but I did picture Harold Fry in my head as someone that looks like Jim Broadbent!

Not an extreme reaction, i did get teary towards the end as more of the Fry's history was revealed, but the book also make me laugh quite a lot.

A really worthwhile read, I put my ear phones on and listened while I and cleaned out cupboards, I wanted to keep listening so I kept on cleaning!