The Light Between Oceans by M.L. StedmanMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Light Between Oceans is a beautiful story of Tom Sherbourne, a man whose war service and the unspeakable horrors he has endured have made him quiet, repressed and unable to express his feeling with ease. Grateful for the solitude lighthouse keeping affords him, he moves from post to post as a relief keeper, never staying in one place too long. When he’s posted to Port Partageuse to relieve the last keeper (who it turns out went mad) on the remote Janus Rock, 100 miles off the coast of Western Australia, he is able to enjoy the isolation such a distant locale affords – that is, until he meets the passionate, day-dreaming Isabel who awakens him to the joys of feeling again.
Writing to each other, they maintain contact and a slow and welcome romance develops into a relationship. But when Tom takes his new wife, Izzy, to this wild outpost of Janus Rock, the idyllic life Tom and Isabel thought they would have, one where they create a perfect family, unravels.
I loved this book! What a great story telling author. I will definitely check out her other book.
This is a great story that draws you right in. Amazing characters, great detail and captivating read. I couldn't put it down. Many emotions. Sad ending, but fitting. I loved every bit. Would recommend.
I have since found out that there is a movie made after the book. I am excited to find the movie and watch it now to see how closely it follows the book.
October 28, 2025 – Started Reading
November 17, 2025 – Finished Reading
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