So Far Gone

This is one of those books that sneaks up on you. Set in the mossy stretch of the Pacific Northwest, these linked stories follow people on the edge, of bad decisions, old regrets, and the kind of quiet reckonings that change everything. In short, A washed‑up journalist runs from a broken world only to be pulled back in by family in crisis. His rescue mission becomes a hard‑won odyssey of reconnection, across geography, generations, and fractured politics. It’s part road‑trip adventure, part introspective reckoning, told with wit, warmth, and unblinking honesty. With his signature mix of dry wit and tender, clear-eyed honesty, Ryan shows us characters who feel so real you’ll want to call and check on them. The stories hum with political absurdity, unexpected warmth, and the strange comfort of knowing none of us really have it figured out. If you like Richard Ford, this one’s for you.

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