The Fisherman's Gift

LoveReading Says

Well now, this is a beauty! The Fisherman’s Gift is full of atmosphere and with its beautiful lyrical notes, sits in an almost otherworldly place. A remote fishing village in Scotland at the turn of the 20th century becomes both a sanctuary and a place of emotional torture to Dorothy. Author Julia Kelly writes with an exquisite pen, she understands the space in-between, where feelings tuck just out of sight and wait, biding their time. She has created a village of people that I felt I knew, each one an individual, every one vital to the story if only on the page for a moment. The perils and joys of community are felt within, each page turning with gossip, grief, hope, family, and love. I love how she gave an immense yet intimate voice to the sea. The years roll backwards and forwards in a wave, the glimpses into the past allowing understanding to grow. The fey dance on the edges, just a suggestion, but one that stayed with me and allowed goosebumps entry to my arms. I felt, I really really felt the sorrow and the aching of emotions, and know that this is a novel that will remain in my thoughts, so as well as a Liz Pick of the Month, this also joins our LoveReading Star Books. Poignant and bewitching, The Fisherman’s Gift weaves the most evocative and emotional story. Highly recommended.

Liz Robinson

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