The Light Between Oceans (Paperback)

A love story that is both persuasive and tender An extraordinary book . . . Unforgettable A description of the extraordinary, sustaining power of a marriage to bind two people together in love It is not only the plot that it so compelling . . . What makes this wonderful novel stand out is the cast of emotionally fragile characters, all of whom inspire tremendous sympathy in the reader A moving tale . . . prepare to weep Irresistible . . . seductive . . . a high concept plot that keeps you riveted from the first page A spectacularly sure storyteller . . . Reading The Light Between Oceans is a total-immersion experience, extraordinarily moving. The Light Between Oceans unfurls in small acts, at first feeling slight to touch, then building in emotional substance. Into the spaces between words, Stedman breathes an anxiety and pulsating intensity that roils with the ocean and the lighthouse beacon The characters are beautifully drawn . . . A completely unique read. **** A moving tale. One of this year's must-reads Told with the authoritative simplicity of a fable . . . engrossing . . . immediate and familiar Mesmerising . . . the sheer passion and poetry of Stedman's prose carries us on a wave of emotion and heartbreak Pick of the month: The memorable and moving tale of one couple’s search for happiness A haunting story peopled with characters you care about Lyrical . . . Stedman’s debut signals a career certain to deliver future treasures Stunning and memorable Heart-wrenching Exquisite Delicate and imaginative . . . beautifully written . . . deserves every single bit of its success Like a lighthouse, [The Light Between Oceans] shines a light in dark places, and its emotional resonance will stay with you for days