There & Back

The Novel Is Divided Into Three Parts. The First Part Follows Richard Who Is Struggling With His Identity And His Place In The World. He Feels Lost And Adrift And He Sets Out On A Journey To Find Himself. Along The Way He Meets A Variety Of Strange And Wonderful Characters Including A Talking Horse A Giant And A Beautiful Woman Who Is Not What She Seems. The Second Part Of The Novel Follows Barbara Who Is Also On A Journey Of Self-Discovery. She Is Searching For Love And Meaning And She Is Drawn To Richard In A Way That She Cannot Explain. The Two Of Them Eventually Meet And They Begin To Fall In Love. However Their Relationship Is Complicated By Their Different Backgrounds And Their Own Personal Demons. The Third Part Of The Novel Follows Richard And Barbara As They Travel Together Through A Series Of Increasingly Fantastical Landscapes. They Encounter Challenges And Dangers But They Also Learn And Grow From Their Experiences. Ultimately They Find Their Way Back To Themselves And To Each Other. There & Back Is A Rich And Complex Novel That Explores Themes Of Love Loss Faith And Redemption. It Is A Challenging And Rewarding Read And It Is Sure To Stay With Readers Long After They Finish It.