The Outrun

By: Amy Liptrot

Narrated by: Tracy Wiles

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER
WINNER OF THE 2016 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 ONDAATJE PRIZE
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2016 WELLCOME PRIZE

At the age of thirty, Amy Liptrot finds herself washed up back home on Orkney. Standing unstable on the island, she tries to come to terms with the addiction that has swallowed the last decade of her life. As she spends her mornings swimming in the bracingly cold sea, her days tracking Orkney's wildlife, and her nights searching the sky for the Merry Dancers, Amy discovers how the wild can restore life and renew hope.©2016 Amy Liptrot (P)2016 Canongate Books Ltd

One woman's personal triumph over alcoholism

Lyrical writing and an in depth description of the flora and fauna of the Orkney Islands.

Excellent - I could feel the Orkneys!

Complex story of addiction, resilience and grounding yourself by isolation. I loved the description of the Orkneys. There vast beauty- the wind- the North Sea cold. A place like no other and a story to match.

Great listen! Super glimpse into Orkney life

Page turner. Great book about learning to love yourself and focus in on the world around you.

Pure Gold! I absolutely recommend!

Pure Gold! I absolutely recommend! Liptrot's writing offers a humanizing reflection on the power of changing our own narratives.

Slow to Start But Picks Up Brilliantly

What did you love best about The Outrun?

The narrator's recovery among her native Orkney islands. She made recovery a combo of hard work, being one with nature, and the healing power of the sea

What did you like best about this story?

It didn't grab me from the first - her alcoholism and downward spiral were dull and uninspiring. She told me nothing new. But her return home really picked up the pacing of the book. Counting the birds was terrific.

Which character – as performed by Tracy Wiles – was your favorite?

The narrator of course.

What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

Life on the Orkneys. I may visit.