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dracosmyth's review against another edition
2.0
I liked the premise of the book, but when the narrator was talking to her dead mother (writing letters) and it jolted me out of the story.
luciearan's review against another edition
5.0
Tak tohle byl vážně silný příběh.
Dokonale vykreslené prostředí a atmosféra ostrovů, úžasně se prolínající s charaktery postav a dějem. Mě kniha oslovila, miluju přírodu, hlavně její nespoutanost a divokost, která je tu vylíčena rozsáhlými popisy, její proměnlivost a osamělost pak jen prohlubuje vnímání příběhu, který tak o to víc získává na síle. Kniha ale rozhodně není pro každého. Umím si představit, že číst ji před deseti, dvaceti lety, nemá mi naprosto co nabídnout.
Dokonale vykreslené prostředí a atmosféra ostrovů, úžasně se prolínající s charaktery postav a dějem. Mě kniha oslovila, miluju přírodu, hlavně její nespoutanost a divokost, která je tu vylíčena rozsáhlými popisy, její proměnlivost a osamělost pak jen prohlubuje vnímání příběhu, který tak o to víc získává na síle. Kniha ale rozhodně není pro každého. Umím si představit, že číst ji před deseti, dvaceti lety, nemá mi naprosto co nabídnout.
serendipitysbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Lightkeepers is set on the Farallón Islands, a remote group of islands off the coast of San Francisco, a wildlife refuge closed to the public except approved researchers. It’s the story of Miranda, a photographer who has a year’s residency on the island to document the environment, its flora and fauna. Not long after her arrival she is raped by one of the resident researchers. A few days later her attacker’s body is found.
Parts of this book worked well for me, particularly its focus on marine life and bird life, the observations and research carried out on the islands. The sense of place was excellent. I thought the themes of motherhood, mother-daughter relationships, grief and the divide between wild and civilised were also fairly well done, as was the overall dark, sinister tone that developed over time. Where the novel fell short for me was its characterisation, or lack thereof. The interactions between most of the characters felt a bit off and no explanation was given to help me understand their behaviours or motivations. Why was Lucy so standoffish and rude towards Miranda? Why did nobody seem especially perturbed when one of their own was injured or died? The revelation as to how Andrew died came as no surprise at all, while the death of Nick felt gratuitous and unnecessary. There was enough about this book to keep me listening but it could just have easily been a DNF, and possibly would have been had I been reading in print.
TW - If you have a fear of birds you’ll want to give this book - or at least certain sections - a miss.
Parts of this book worked well for me, particularly its focus on marine life and bird life, the observations and research carried out on the islands. The sense of place was excellent. I thought the themes of motherhood, mother-daughter relationships, grief and the divide between wild and civilised were also fairly well done, as was the overall dark, sinister tone that developed over time. Where the novel fell short for me was its characterisation, or lack thereof. The interactions between most of the characters felt a bit off and no explanation was given to help me understand their behaviours or motivations. Why was Lucy so standoffish and rude towards Miranda? Why did nobody seem especially perturbed when one of their own was injured or died? The revelation as to how Andrew died came as no surprise at all, while the death of Nick felt gratuitous and unnecessary. There was enough about this book to keep me listening but it could just have easily been a DNF, and possibly would have been had I been reading in print.
TW - If you have a fear of birds you’ll want to give this book - or at least certain sections - a miss.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, and Bullying
perjacxis's review against another edition
5.0
There is something about Geni's writing style that makes you think that you are on the island. I thought I could hear the ocean, feel the wind, and see the seals.
I might change the rating to 5 stars at one point, but I'm not sure about this yet. The story will stay with me for a while ...
I might change the rating to 5 stars at one point, but I'm not sure about this yet. The story will stay with me for a while ...
megankgates13's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
susanneangerer's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
kaymarieplz's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the writing style of this book. the only downfall is the great detail of the circle of life and reading about predators attacking their pray. I know it's a silly thing but it made me so sad at times!!