A Long Way Down is based on the story of 4 people brought together by their misery. They meet New Years Eve at Toppers House, where they have all chosen to end their lives. A mother, a daughter, a father, a lover: this story brings together some of the most crucial “identities” that we all understand and can relate to. Part of what makes this book so readworthy is that it is written by all the characters. They make a pact: wait 6 weeks. And what ensues is a hilarious, poignant look at suicide, depression, and life.