The Outrun follows the author as she deals with recovery from alcoholism. Part of her journey is heading back to the quiet island she grew up on, Orkney, and then going to an even quieter island to live in a seasonal cabin that is vacant for the winter “off” season.
I enjoyed Amy’s reflections on her past, but what really spoke to me is the quiet of the islands she’s called home. It feels hard and distant to create that space and how I long for it.