The Skye in June

by June Ahern

Book Overview

The MacDonald family emigrate to San Francisco from Scotland after a family tragedy in hope of a new life; only they cannot escape the youngest child's strange insights to the mother's dark secret left in the Highlands nor the child's uniqueness to attract unusual people that threaten to destroy the family bond. The father's dominance over his four lively, daughters is met with rebellious tactics to deter his control as they come of age during San...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419689665
• ISBN13: 9781419689666
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

This is a good San Francisco Read

When I first started The Skye in June I was sure it was a chick lit and wouldn't be very interested. But, from the beginning I became curious about Cathy's mystery secret in the Highlands. Since I had visited Glasgow Scotland I liked reading the Scottish dialog. The author really sets the total feeling of the Scots. When the family moved to San Francisco they lived in a district I know very well because I lived there too. J. Ahern completely brings the reader historically to a time and place in San Francisco that most have forgotten about. When she talks about walking down Market and Castro Streets I knew exactly the places, like the donut shop and deli, Cliff's store and The Castro show. And the MacDonald sisters would have been fun to meet by the way she describes them especially Maggie and Mary, The Irish Twins as she puts it. When I read about a couple of them hanging out on Haight and Ashbury it brought back the `60's to me. The whole story is entertaining, fast pace and just plain a good read --- even for guys.Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)

Sorry to see book end, want more from Ahern

I LOVED this book. I could not put it down, it is definitely a page turner, you live every moment with the all the characters. The story flows, the scenes are descriptive, overall tremendously written. I hope there is another book, I would be one of the first in line to buy it! :)

San Francisco Truth

June Ahern's story captures a unique period in San Francisco. Although her story is fiction, the historical accuracy is beyond doubt especially for those of us who lived it. June's main character endures the oppression of her special talent, much like many of the girls growing up in the Catholic immigrant culture that held tight to it's masculine values in a rapidly changing San Francisco. June's story is a modern tale of survival, forgiveness, and faith in oneself. The story also showcases the uniqueness of San Francisco's extended community of mentors that turn up where you least expect them. I loved this book.

Unable to put it down!

I loved reading this book! I spent a lot of nights up way past my bedtime because I just wanted to read one more chapter. I'm not Catholic or from the Bay Area, but it was still easy to connect to the characters and the story. I really felt like I was there with June through the whole book. I got mad with her and I got sad with her. I can't wait to see what happens to June and the rest of her family next (hint hint) :)

A charming page turner!

I could not put this book down - Ahern lures her reader into this story by tapping into all of ones emotions... laughter, sadness, perseverance etc... Being born and raised in San Francisco I especially liked reading about the City back in the day. Also, coming from a large Catholic family I could relate to how the MacDonald girls talked and behaved toward each other just as sisters do.