This book was a real treat to read. It is heartwarming and uplifting although you wouldn’t think so when you start reading the first few chapters.
Mercy Blain’s life has turned upside down from a series of disasters in her life within a short space time. The profound effect of these disasters caused Mercy to retreat into the safe confines of her house where she hides with her little dachshund, Wasabi, for company, never venturing out from the four walls of her safe little house. She has been reduced to a hermit.
Then that safe house burns to the ground one night. Mercy is left homeless and panic stricken. This is where the book starts.
On a whim, Mercy decides to buy a beaten up old Hijet campervan with the words “Home is wherever you ARE” written on the side. She hits the open road with zero supplies and no plan – only to keep driving.
Mercy heads north from Adelaide to Darwin, a 3024 km road trip – and it is this journey we go on with Mercy that is the real treat. She meets a quirky cast of fellow travellers, who I loved, including a charming Irishman she takes a shine to.
The book is about a woman who is funny, quirky and, ironically, quite brave. Mercy faces her anxiety head-on, although reluctantly to begin with. I couldn’t put this book down. I loved it!
It left a huge smile on my face when I finished it.
-Tracey, RRL Administration Centre
