So Long, Chester Wheeler

A Novel

De: Catherine Ryan Hyde

Narrado por: Michael Crouch

Unlikely road trip companions form an unexpected bond in an uplifting novel about the past—lost and found—by the New York Times and #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author.

Lewis Madigan is young, gay, out of work, and getting antsy when he’s roped into providing end-of-life care for his insufferable homophobic neighbor, Chester Wheeler. Lewis doesn’t need the aggravation, just the money. The only requirements: run errands, be on call, and put up with a miserable old churl no one else in Buffalo can bear. After exchanging barbs, bickering, baiting, and pushing buttons, Chester hits Lewis with the big ask.

Lewis can’t say no to a dying wish: drive Chester to Arizona in his rust bucket of a Winnebago to see his ex-wife for the first time in thirty-two years—for the last time. One week, two thousand miles. To Lewis, it becomes an illuminating journey into the life and secrets of a vulnerable man he’s finally beginning to understand. A neighbor, a stranger, and a surprising new friend whose closure on a conflicted past is also just beginning.

So Long, Chester Wheeler is an uplifting novel about looking deeper into the heart and soul to form bonds with the last people we’d expect—only to discover that they’re the ones who need it most.

©2022 Catherine Ryan Hyde (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Michael Crouch delivers a heartwarming—and heartbreaking—performance in this exploration of generational differences and death.… While Crouch expertly anchors listeners with the steady beat of Lewis's narration, his skill shines as he brings a tragic undertone to Chester's curmudgeonly nature. Underscoring the complexities of all people, Crouch will make listeners laugh and cry in equal turns.”—AudioFile Magazine

“Fans of Erica Bauermeister and Jan Karon will appreciate Hyde’s deft handling of the contrast between Chester’s vulnerability and Lewis’s emerging talents as a caretaker. So Long, Chester Wheeler is a testament to unlikely friendships and the power of hidden strengths.”—Booklist

“So Long, Chester Wheeler will change you in ways that you can’t imagine a book could... Once you read this story, there is no chance that you will ever forget it. It is a rare treasure that doesn’t come along often.”—Bookreporter

Just what the universe ordered!

This book was very satisfying. I really enjoyed it. It also came at the right time. I believe I am about to start helping Veterans with pain issues. Many of them, though certainly not all, have personalities like Chester Wheelers. Perhaps it is the pain and disappointments of life. I actually got some good advice and one liners to both help them and me. Such a beautiful book! Thank you!

Loved this book

I wasn’t sure I was even going to like this book at the start but within a few minutes I was very engaged in the story . Narrated in a very no nonsense way, the characters were made very real to me. The book is about finding kindness in a hard world with tough people . It was such a good book

Excellent read. Expect tears and laughter.

Excellent book, all the way around!! I would read everything this author has written and anything this narrator has been a part of.

Heartwarming story!

I love this book! It’s a great story about how humanity prevails when superficial issues cloud issues. Loved it!!

Wonderful Story

I simply loved this story. I felt as if I had grown to love the main characters, even when they were completely unlovable. The story was very touching, and I didn't want it to end. I would recommend this book to everyone.