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pontiki's review against another edition
5.0
Jad and Luke are friends at 7, lovers at 18, and pearl divers forever. When Jad goes to uni, he misses Luke terribly, but his world opens up to a future as a doctor. He meets Brandon, from the US, and for awhile, is confused, loving both men.
When Luke, as a Flying Doctors pilot, crashes his plane in a storm, Jad races to find him. His father takes him to Billy Shakespear, who knows the terrain of Mother Earth the best of anyone.
Luke is found, and Jad finally realizes he and Luke are meant to be. He asks him to marry him, breaks the news to Brandon, and things seem to be right.
But Billy knows the sea, the sky, and the Earth, and it’s not over yet. A final climax of rage and torrent, then peace and beauty, end this book.
I love the almost poetic writing, the mix of a regular romance and Aboriginal culture, the ways of history and destiny. Amazing.
KU
When Luke, as a Flying Doctors pilot, crashes his plane in a storm, Jad races to find him. His father takes him to Billy Shakespear, who knows the terrain of Mother Earth the best of anyone.
Luke is found, and Jad finally realizes he and Luke are meant to be. He asks him to marry him, breaks the news to Brandon, and things seem to be right.
But Billy knows the sea, the sky, and the Earth, and it’s not over yet. A final climax of rage and torrent, then peace and beauty, end this book.
I love the almost poetic writing, the mix of a regular romance and Aboriginal culture, the ways of history and destiny. Amazing.
KU
bdavies17's review against another edition
4.0
Kind of confused, because I read The Pearl (non trilogy) by Robin Knight, same author, seems to be same book, though I don’t get the trilogy part and the one I read isn’t on GR
I liked it a lot…except Jad is a complete piece of work. He cheats on Luke, feels bad at one point, never fesses up, continues I assume to have unprotected sex with Luke (otherwise Luke would wonder why they were using condoms), decides to leave Luke again and literally runs away from him and Luke can’t follow because of the limp he got when injured. Then he changes his mind, comes back and proposes to Luke out of the blue (after he just left the guy for the second time, so probably marriage is not a good idea), still never fesses up about the cheating). Then he has the audacity to invite Brandon, the guy he cheated with, to his wedding (which sucks for Luke, who still doesn’t know, and Brandon, who got his heart broken). So yeah, Jad is a selfish jerk. He’s also a total idiot jumping out of the ferry and almost drowning to get back to Luke. That’s not romantic, that’s paying homage to your town, Darwin.
But other than that, it was beautifully written and I love the angst with two loves, but wish Jad had been honest.
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I liked it a lot…except Jad is a complete piece of work. He cheats on Luke, feels bad at one point, never fesses up, continues I assume to have unprotected sex with Luke (otherwise Luke would wonder why they were using condoms), decides to leave Luke again and literally runs away from him and Luke can’t follow because of the limp he got when injured. Then he changes his mind, comes back and proposes to Luke out of the blue (after he just left the guy for the second time, so probably marriage is not a good idea), still never fesses up about the cheating). Then he has the audacity to invite Brandon, the guy he cheated with, to his wedding (which sucks for Luke, who still doesn’t know, and Brandon, who got his heart broken). So yeah, Jad is a selfish jerk. He’s also a total idiot jumping out of the ferry and almost drowning to get back to Luke. That’s not romantic, that’s paying homage to your town, Darwin.
But other than that, it was beautifully written and I love the angst with two loves, but wish Jad had been honest.
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blakeallwood's review against another edition
5.0
In 2015, after my husband and I had been together for over twenty years, we had our official wedding ceremony, taking advantage of it now being legal in the US.
At the time I struggled to explain to my friends and family, that although this ceremony was important and significant, it was just a continuation of what already existed. I think Geoffrey Knight did an excellent job describing that same concept in this book.
At the time I struggled to explain to my friends and family, that although this ceremony was important and significant, it was just a continuation of what already existed. I think Geoffrey Knight did an excellent job describing that same concept in this book.
teacherdude22's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookpimpfairy's review against another edition
5.0
Two young boys from opposite worlds of northen Australia meet and set into motion events that will change everything.
Jad is half abroginal half white and struggles to see his place in the world, while Luke is happy to stay home and help others as a pilot to save those around him. Their journey isn't easy but really is true love ever easy or must you prove to the world this person is your other half.
Robin brought beauty of nature and all it does for us to life and shows us how it needs to be appreciated and it will give back to us.
Jad is half abroginal half white and struggles to see his place in the world, while Luke is happy to stay home and help others as a pilot to save those around him. Their journey isn't easy but really is true love ever easy or must you prove to the world this person is your other half.
Robin brought beauty of nature and all it does for us to life and shows us how it needs to be appreciated and it will give back to us.
valerieullmerauthor's review against another edition
5.0
This is a sweet coming of age book between two friends who meet at the age of six. Jarrah and Luke are inseparable and although Luke's family is wealthy and respected, he is ignored by them. Jarrah is half white and half aboriginal and that comes with its own prejudices in Australia. But despite everything in their way, the two become the best of friends and you see how intertwined their lives are. The story ends when they are eighteen and share their first kiss. Jarrah is moving away to attend medical school but you still feel the two men have such a connection that nothing will split them apart, not even distance. I just learned this is a trilogy and I can't wait to see how their story continues.
valerieullmerauthor's review against another edition
5.0
I read the first book and was surprised how detailed Jad's life was depicted in it. But when he meets Luke and they become friends, everything changes at that point. But the rest of the trilogy is really where you understand the differences between the two men. From how they were raised to how they are seen because of their race is realistically depicted. And despite everything pushing them apart, both men are essential to each other and they keep coming back to one another. This is a highly emotional journey of self-discovery and love and it's captured perfectly in this story.
balthazarlawson's review against another edition
4.0
Jad and Luke met as school boys and instantly became the best of friends. This turned to love for each other forsaking all others, which is a pretty typical gay love story. There are the usual ups and downs, but without any kind of family rejection issues. The sort of love we all long for.
Although it's a pretty standard story it's still a rather pleasant and easy read. A nice distraction from life.
Although it's a pretty standard story it's still a rather pleasant and easy read. A nice distraction from life.
lbrick363's review against another edition
4.0
So sweet!
Well this was a change in pace for me. What a sweet romance with some life lessons thrown in. I enjoyed this book.
Well this was a change in pace for me. What a sweet romance with some life lessons thrown in. I enjoyed this book.