Sky Daddy

Kate Folk
55 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2025

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Book Brief

Kate Folk

Sky Daddy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2025
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Literary Fiction

•

Contemporary Literature

•

Humor
Theme
Apathy

•

Fear

•

Loneliness
First Publication Year

2025

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Sky Daddy by Kate Folk is a collection that delves into human relationships through speculative tales. Stories like "Out There" and "Heart Seeks Brain" explore themes of love, identity, and technology, presenting characters navigating surreal scenarios while reflecting on contemporary life.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.8

27,357 ratings

67%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kate Folk's Sky Daddy is lauded for its inventive storytelling and sharp wit, exploring themes of technology and human connection. Critics praise its originality and engaging prose, though some find certain narratives uneven. Overall, Folk's imaginative world-building and insightful commentary shine, making it a compelling read for many.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sky Daddy?

A reader who enjoys Sky Daddy by Kate Folk is likely drawn to speculative fiction that blends dark humor and surrealism. Fans of George Saunders’ Lincoln in the Bardo or Karen Russell’s Swamplandia! would appreciate its imaginative storytelling and exploration of modern anxieties.

3.8

27,357 ratings

67%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Character List

The protagonist and narrator with a profound and unusual attachment to airplanes, leading her on a quest driven by love and obsession. She works as a content moderator and lives in self-imposed isolation.

Linda's coworker and friend who embodies social conventions but struggles with deep anxieties, particularly involving planes. She navigates her relationship with Linda and her personal fears throughout the story.

A manager at Acuity and a symbol of corporate disillusionment, whose interactions with Linda reveal his vulnerabilities and mid-life crisis. His actions inadvertently support Linda's quest.

Karina’s fiancé, characterized by his friendly nature and side business in novelty T-shirts. He supports Karina, even if he occasionally causes her distress.

Initially a deceptive figure in Linda's life, pretending to be a pilot to connect with her. He later becomes involved in a scheme impacting the plot significantly.

A group of women representing superficial social circles, focused on conventional achievements and material aspirations. They host the Vision Board Brunches that Linda and Karina attend.

The son of Linda’s landlords, who serves as a pragmatic connection to the outside world. He interacts with Linda from a distance but occasionally shows curiosity and concern.

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Literary Fiction

•

Contemporary Literature

•

Humor
Theme
Apathy

•

Fear

•

Loneliness
First Publication Year

2025

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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