The Light Between Oceans
- For the film version, see The Light Between Oceans (film)
| Author | M.L. Stedman |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | War fiction |
| Published | March 20, 2012 |
| Publisher | Random House Australia |
| Pages | 345 |
| ISBN | 9781742755717 |
The Light Between Oceans is a 2012 Australian war fiction by M. L. Stedman, her debut novel, published by Random House Australia on 20 March 2012.[1] A film adaptation of the same name starring Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender was released on 2 September 2016.[2]
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 and 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."[3]
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.[4] The Denver Post criticized the book as "somewhat predictable" but was positive on the work overall.[5]
Film adaptation
The novel was developed into a feature film by DreamWorks, with David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford producing.[6] Derek Cianfrance is directing,[7] with Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Rachel Weisz starring.[8][9][10] The film was released by Touchstone Pictures on 2 September 2016.[11]
References
- ↑ "The Light Between Oceans". Random House. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- ↑ McClintock, Pamela (February 9, 2016). "Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander's 'Light Between Oceans' Lands Fall Release Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- ↑ "The Light Between Oceans: A Novel". amazon.com. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
- ↑ Arnold, Sue. "Sue Arnold's audiobook choice - review". Retrieved 11 April 2015.
- ↑ Ellis, Barbara. "Book review: Childless lighthouse keeper, wife make life-changing choice in "Light Between Oceans"". Retrieved 11 April 2015.
- ↑ "DreamWorks Acquiring Debut Novel 'The Light Between Oceans'". deadline.com. November 27, 2012. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Derek Cianfrance To Direct DreamWorks Adaptation 'The Light Between Oceans'". deadline.com. September 3, 2013. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Michael Fassbender Cast In Derek Cianfrance's 'The Light Between Oceans'". slashfilm.com. May 14, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Alicia Vikander Landing Leads In 'Light Between Oceans' And 'Danish Girl'". deadline.com. June 19, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Rachel Weisz in Talks to Join Michael Fassbender in 'Light Between Oceans'". thewrap.com. July 10, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 9, 2016). "Oscar Bait Fassbender-Vikander Film 'The Light Between Oceans' Dated For Next Awards Season". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 8, 2016.