My book review of 'The Life Impossible' by Matt Haig

by Matt Haig
The Life Impossible
by Matt Haig

Retired Maths teacher, Grace is alone; both her husband and son are dead and she's rather tired with life. When she gets notice, out of the blue, that she has been left a house on Ibiza by a former colleague, she impulsively decides to find out more and books a one-way ticket to the island.

The colleague is someone she barely remembers but to whom she was kind and hospitable one Christmas many years previously. Grace is puzzled as to why she has been given such a generous gift.

Soon bewitched by the hills and beaches of the landscape, Grace searches for answers about her friend’s life, and how it ended.

And that's where the story gets a little whimsical and mystical. 

In learning more about the magic of this place, Grace has to confront her past - the mistakes she's made, the guilt she feels, the tragedies she's experienced and the healing she seeks.

It's a charming read which celebrates a world of possibilities and adventure. It's about the peace, hope and joy to be had in a new beginning. I enjoyed it.

Date of this review: August 2024
Book publication date: 29th August 2024