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trin's review against another edition
1.0
This was wildly popular at my bookstore in the early 2010s and I remember loathing it -- though I no longer remember why. (Probably it was melodrama disguised as litfic. Just be honest with your cheese!)
bethany__mary's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
hirvimaki's review against another edition
2.0
Not bad. Not great. A rather ominous and depressing tale set in a lovely - and beautifully described - landscape cluttered with an over abundance of pointless dialogue.
mimster's review against another edition
4.0
Well written, enjoyed it - read library book for deerness book group
rosemwood's review against another edition
4.0
A heart-wrenching story of consequences and how they affect so many lives. A complex story that was a very very slow read. It was hard at times to keep reading. I did enjoy the discreption of the lighthouse and the island it is on. There are multiple POV's which added to the story.
lizzycatslibrary's review against another edition
2.0
If I hadn't had a drive from Atlanta to Chicago and then Chicago and back I doubt I would have finished this one. It was just too much. Too much whining. Too much emotional turmoil. Blah blah blah I get it. You are torn. Either do something about it or stop complaining. Also by the end of the book I pretty much hated Isabelle. Bah.
aneesa_siddique's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely heartbreaking.
I didn’t realise the emotional impact of the book until I got to the very last page.
I didn’t realise the emotional impact of the book until I got to the very last page.
abitterknitter's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
gailcooksandreads's review against another edition
Not sure how to rate this as it was beautifully written, but I can't say I enjoyed it due to all the misery. Such a sad book.
schofield24's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful and raw story of the deepest kinds of love and loss. (Warning: It does have some language; otherwise it would be a 5-star book for me.)