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This book doesn't have much of a flow, but that's understandable. For one thing, it's written by dozens of authors, some with fluent English, some trying hard in a second (or third or fourth) language. Each one answers Toby's questions but these questions are varied and random and so each letter pair is distinct in its own way. A lot of them are written by children just like Toby too, and they're original and unedited. So the tone changes from page to page, the voice changes and the topic changes. But this really doesn't matter because trying to read this all in one go is a bit overwhelming anyway. I much preferred lingering over the different stories, learning bit by bit about different counties and lives in them. A chapter here, a chapter there. Perfect.
It's hard to find fault with either the concept or the delivery here. The idea is fabulous, and the findings of this mini -research project are wonderful – interesting, humbling and entertaining all in one. Whether you want to learn about a specific country or just enjoy the art of letter writing this book is perfect in every way, and highly recommended.
I'd like to thank the publishers for sending us a copy to review.
Whether you have a certain country in mind or are a fan of all things travel, our [[Newest Travel Reviews]] has some great offerings of other titles in the field. You might also appreciate [[For the Love of Letters: The Joy of Slow Communication by John O'Connell]].
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