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The Light Between Oceans by Margot L. Stedman

The Light Between Oceans

A Novel

by Margot L. Stedman
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  • First Published:
  • Jul 31, 2012, 384 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Apr 2013, 384 pages
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  • MaryAnn W. (Northville, Michigan)
    Hoped for better...
    This book begins with such promise! The first section is beautifully detailed with evocative descriptions of wild landscape and harsh weather; the author clearly has a gift for this kind of writing. However, her attention to detail slows down the story and overloads the narrative with details about the workings of a lighthouse that were interesting at first but ultimately became rather tiresome. The characters are engaging but not complex; a more nuanced exploration of the characters would have made the plot less predictable. The book is a good choice for those who like more romance than drama but for me, it was too much of a tearjerker.
  • Jane H. (Indianola, IA)
    The Light Between Oceans
    The author gives a very authentic description of a lighthouse keepers life, but tends to get wordy. The story depicts how one lie can develope into many, and how these lies affect the character's lives. The last paragraph of the book sums up the story - man is shaped by the happenings in his life.

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