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Book Review of The Shortest Way Home: A Novel

The Shortest Way Home: A Novel
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Nice story about Sean who has been living as if he were going to die young of Huntington's disease. When he returns to his hometown after many years abroad, he has choices to make about how he will live his "new" life. There is a nice connection between Sean and his friend's wife, who is struggling with infertility. They realize they might both be destined to raise and love other people's children. The insertion of the main character from Fay's previous novel, Shelter Me, feels forced and unnecessary, but otherwise it is a good read.