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I can understand why Isabel did what she did. She could not take the chance that others would let her keep the baby even if both parents were dead. I also understand the husbands guilt . Good read
This book was amazing. I loved the way the author depicted Janus Rock and was really disappointed to find it's not a real place - I would have loved to visit!
The characters felt very real and I empathised with them all. The story was heartbreaking and wonderful at the same time, and it does a good job toying with the issues of right and wrong. ...more
The characters felt very real and I empathised with them all. The story was heartbreaking and wonderful at the same time, and it does a good job toying with the issues of right and wrong. ...more
Heart-wrenching , suspenseful story beautifully told. Every detail has a meaning towards the end, and it doesn't matter who you are, you will find a character to identify with in this novel.
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Amazing story, one of the best I've read in a long time.
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i loved it
This book made me feel so uncomfortable. The conflict at times was so overwhelming for me that I had to close it and walk away....but I couldn't stay away, it kept calling me back. Although I was a bit disappointed in the ending, this read provided everything I hope for in a story -- a compelling story, interesting characters and a stirring of my emotions.
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I didn't think I would enjoy this book when I read what it was about but after seeing great reviews I decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did! The book was a great read that kept my attention right to the last page. It definitely held onto my emotions and made me sympathize with each and every character.
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I thought the premise of the story was really interesting, but she lost me in the writing, which I found overblown. I kept wanting to say,'Okay, I got that already'. The last third, particularly, really dragged. And yet the characters were not fully realised.
Perhaps (like with so much Australian fiction) the editor might have been more heavy-handed.
But all that aside, it was an entertaining read. ...more
Perhaps (like with so much Australian fiction) the editor might have been more heavy-handed.
But all that aside, it was an entertaining read. ...more
I liked it enough to finish but the plot was pretty predictable. I found myself welling up at the end and that's always the mark of a good story.
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One of the most riveting, heartbreaking stories I have read in a long time. My favorite book since "The Book Thief".
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This story was unpredictable, at least for me. It is a fast read but stays on your mind for days to come!
