I knew going in that The Light Between Oceans would be a hard read for me.  Seeing as I've had a stillbirth in the past, it's an especially emotional subject for me, but I felt ready to read it, and I'm oh so glad I did.  There's no denying that this book gutted me, but the writing was just exquisite. I have the biggest weakness for books that fully transport you to another place, a book in which the setting feels like a character in and of itself. That couldn't be more true here.  Lyrical, atmospherical, and utterly moving, this book had it all.  For all of my book club friends here, this would make a fabulous book to read and discuss...I feel like it offers so much to ponder and to hash out among friends. Even now, a week after finishing it, I'm still sitting with this one. 
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