Farewell Tour of a Terminal Optimist [Paperback]

Quick-witted, sharp-tongued Connor Lambert won't take it any longer: the bullying, the secrets, the sympathy. He's been dying from cancer for years, but he’s not dead yet. He's going down fighting.

Forming an unlikely friendship with fellow juvenile delinquent Skeates, the pair stage a break out and set off on a crazy tour across Scotland -- dodging the police, joy riding and extreme partying -- to find Connor's dad, an inmate at Shotts Prison.

But Connor's left two things behind -- the medication he needs to keep him alive, and the girl who makes living bearable.

A fresh and bold debut novel full of heart, guts and raw emotion,Farewell Tour of a Terminal Optimistis a brilliantly funny, thrilling exploration of friendship, identity and mortality populated with witty, sharply drawn characters.

John Young is a writer who is originally from Belfast and now lives near Edinburgh. A former lawyer, he helped found The Teapot Trust, a children's art therapy charity, with his wife Laura. He was a Scottish Book Trust New Writer Award winner in 2013.A punchy debut novel combining the authenticity of John Green with the energy of Irvine Welsh

'Sweet... incredibly funny, and tremendously exciting.'
– The Bookwitch

'A bold and brilliant debut.'
– Keith Gray, author ofOstrich BoysandCreepers

'I normally dislike books about dying teens, but this one had me feeling all the feels. I laughed (often), my heart raced during the get-aways, and yes, I even cried. Real tears!'
– Cindy Huskey, GoodReads

'I enjoyed the writing a lot. I also loved the unique voice the main character has. His life is very tragic but he's just so inspiring. I can't wait to hold the physical copy in my hands.'
– NetGalley reviewer

'Think John Green with a heavy dose of modern Scottish culture.'
– Goodreads reviewer

'[The book] celebrates friendship and making the most oflc"