Letters from Skye
Letters from Skye
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
Beta290
Novel • Fiction
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RomanceSkye, Scotland • 1910s
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World History2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole is an epistolary novel that unfolds through letters between a poet named Elspeth Dunn living on the Isle of Skye and a fan named David Graham from America. Their correspondence in the early 20th century reveals personal and historical insights, covering themes of love, war, and the enduring power of written words.
Romantic
Nostalgic
Melancholic
Emotional
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Jessica Brockmole's Letters from Skye is lauded for its evocative depiction of romance and history through letters, engaging readers with its intimate and lyrical prose. Some critics find the dual narrative timeline disjointed, detracting from the emotional depth. Overall, it is a heartwarming yet occasionally uneven epistolary novel.
Who Should Read Letters from Skye?
Fans of epistolary novels like The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society will relish Letters from Skye. Readers who enjoy historical romance, stories of love and war, and dual timelines set in Scotland and America will find this book appealing. Perfect for those drawn to tender tales of connection across distance and time.
18,635 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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290
Novel • Fiction
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RomanceSkye, Scotland • 1910s
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World History2013
Adult
18+ years
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