The Sealed Letter - I'm embarrassed to admit - is the first book I have picked up in over a year. Not because I don't like to read but because I really don't always find the time and I definitely don't try and make the time. Being at University means that my textbooks often take priority over works of fiction; though I am religious in reading my monthly copy of Cosmo whatever my schedule is like.
The book revolves around the relationships of two women - Fido and Helen. Fido is a single, women's rights activist living in London whilst Helen is a married mother of two returning to the city after many years away with her Husband. As the story progresses the infidelities and workings within a relationship between two women are revealed and despite the plot being set in the 1800's - many comparisons to modern relationships can be drawn. It is so often seen that in a friendship of two women, one is always perceived (perhaps accurately) to have more power and persuasion than the other thus creating a dominant friend.
Of course the book has many more complexities to it than I will discuss - I want you to read the book for yourself! However, as someone who, admittedly, often reads romances and YA fiction the step into the "adult world" of adultery, betrayal and deceit was a large one. Despite my youth, and the fact that I have no real knowledge of the workings of marriage, the book captivated me. Seeing things from several perspectives allowed me to understand all dimensions of the truth and yet still be pleasantly surprised to realise I had not seen the major plot twist coming.
For me a good book should always make you want to know what happens next, as you turn every page and finish every chapter and this one did just that. I found myself staying up "just to read one chapter more" on a regular basis.
The recommended retail price for this book is £7.99 and can be found in many bookshops or if preferred on Amazon through the link provided below. If you would like to hear my opinion on the book further then you can check out my Summer Lovin' Tag Video on my youtube channel!
Thanks for reading my first post, and please feel free to leave any book suggestions for me. I have now been bitten by the reading bug!
Amazon Link to The Sealed Letter: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealed-Letter-Emma-Donoghue/dp/1447205987
Summer Lovin' Tag Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4rks7tJ_Ao
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