The Light Between Oceans

The Light Between Oceans is a 2012 Australian debut novel by M.L. Stedman, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.[1]

Plot Summary

Australian, Tom Sherbourne, returns home after fighting in the western trenches of World War I in Europe. He and his wife, Isabel, move to an isolated lighthouse, where they remain for several years. While there they informally adopt a baby girl who washes up in a lifeboat. When the child is two years old, Tom & Isabel return to the mainland on leave. There they discover that "there are other people in the world", and keeping the child "has devastated one of them."[1]

Reception

The novel received positive reviews upon publication. Sue Arnold writing for The Guardian called it "an extraordinary book" comparing the plot to Thomas Hardy's works.[2] The Denver Post criticized the book as "somewhat predictable" but was positive on the work overall.[3]

Film adaptation

The novel is currently being developed into a feature film by DreamWorks, with David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford producing.[4] Derek Cianfrance is directing,[5] with Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Rachel Weisz starring.[6][7][8]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Light Between Oceans: A Novel". amazon.com. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  2. ↑ Arnold, Sue. "Sue Arnold's audiobook choice - review". Retrieved 11 April 2015.
  3. ↑ Ellis, Barbara. "Book review: Childless lighthouse keeper, wife make life-changing choice in "Light Between Oceans"". Retrieved 11 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "DreamWorks Acquiring Debut Novel ‘The Light Between Oceans’". deadline.com. November 27, 2012. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Derek Cianfrance To Direct DreamWorks Adaptation ‘The Light Between Oceans’". deadline.com. September 3, 2013. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Michael Fassbender Cast In Derek Cianfrance’s ‘The Light Between Oceans’". slashfilm.com. May 14, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Alicia Vikander Landing Leads In ‘Light Between Oceans’ And ‘Danish Girl’". deadline.com. June 19, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Rachel Weisz in Talks to Join Michael Fassbender in ‘Light Between Oceans’". thewrap.com. July 10, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.