58 pages • 1 hour read
Saroo BrierleyA Long Way Home
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley receives mixed reviews. Readers praise its gripping narrative and emotional depth, appreciating the author's journey from lost child to reunited son. Critics, however, note occasional pacing issues and a lack of detailed emotional introspection. Overall, it's valued for its heartfelt true story and inspirational message.
Who Should Read A Long Way Home?
Readers who find inspiration in true stories of resilience, courage, and personal discovery will enjoy A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley. Fans of Wild by Cheryl Strayed or The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls will appreciate Brierley's journey of identity and the transformative power of memory and technology.
Recommended
Reading Age
14+yearsLexile Level
1090L