The Journey

Conrad Jones

Oct 2018 · W F Howes · Narrated by Peter Noble

About this audiobook

The gripping story of a young boy and his family, driven from their home by war and indiscriminate violence. Like millions of others, they attempt the treacherous journey across their war-torn continent, trying to reach the safety of Europe. The truth is, Europe doesn't want them, and thousands die every month at the hands of thieves and profiteering men to whom life is cheap. Kalu believes that he can lead his family to safety. They have money, a plan and Kalu is, after all, the smartest man in Monguno. The story is fast-paced and will make you think. It will make you question your perceptions. Most of all it will make you ask, if your family was in peril, what would you do?

Ratings and reviews

It's fair to say this is like no other novel I have ever read before and, trust me, I've read a LOT over the years. This is the story of a man and his family; as with the majority, he sees it as his job to provide for and protect his family - no matter what life throws in their path. The trials, tribulations and perils are similar to nothing anyone of us have ever had to face. It is a jaw dropping read, and one which I will never forget. This is a tale which will, more than anything else you have come across previously, make you seriously consider the events on the pages. I have read novels by Conrad Jones previously but he has excelled himself with The Journey and I'm not entirely sure I have the words to describe the feelings this one evoked. Silently cheering on this family, the highs and lows really played with my emotions; I realise that their dilemma is one faced by enormous numbers of human beings and this story brought home their plight more than any news report. Skilfully crafted and beautifully told, this really is a book which everyone - and I really do mean EVERY ONE - of us should read. Full of surprises, it isn't complete until the final page and the shocks just keep on coming. A formidable, breathtaking and overwhelming novel and I've never been so content that I chose to read a book. This one is worth so much more than the five stars I can give.