The Light Between Oceans
| 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, debut novel by M.L. Stedman, published by Random House Australia on 20 March 2012.[1] A film adaption of the same name titled The Light Between Oceans starring Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender is scheduled to be released on 2 September 2016, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.[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 & 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 is currently being 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 will be released 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.