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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Fiction / Historical Fiction / Drama / Saga / Literary Fiction

Book Review:
''The Last Wanderer'' by Meg Henderson is a rich and moving saga that brings the past alive. The story tells of Ina, Margo, and Rose—grandmother, daughter, and granddaughter—from the small fishing community of Acarsaid on the west coast of Scotland. Each has led a very different existence, but all three find themselves, despite their restless spirits, caught up in the life of the sea.

Told with great understanding and infectious wit, this is a fascinating story of the ups and downs, the laughs and tragedies of families bound together by an extraordinary shared history. Henderson weaves a warmly approachable, robustly character-based narrative, deftly infused with idioms and cadences. It's a moving commemoration of what may prove to be a dying industry and way of life.

If you enjoy family sagas, historical fiction, or stories set in Scotland, The Last Wanderer is a must-read. Highly recommended!