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A review by khairun_atika
Silver Bay by Jojo Moyes
3.0
"A lucky few know their purpose in life from an early age. They recognize in themselves a vocation, whether it be religion, art, storytelling or the spearing of sacred cows. I finally learned my purpose in life on a clear dawn at the start of an Australian spring, when an eleven-year-old girl took my hand and trusted me with a secret. From that moment, I understood that every bit of my energy would be given to her protection and that of her mother." - Silver Bay by Jojo Moyes
Jojo Moyes is one of my favourite romance novelists. Her stories are usually very genuine and moving, filled with touching moments and grand twists and turns that truly engage readers. This one is no different.
Silver Bay chronicles the lives of the close-knit community of whale-watchers in the beautiful and picturesque Australian seaside. The Silver Bay Hotel is famed for its owner, Kathleen Gaines, who fought and caught a shark at the age of seventeen. Kathleen is now seventy-six, a respected member of the community who calls the shots in more ways than one, mainly in protecting the beaches and Silver Bay in general.
Things take a turn when the handsome and charismatic Englishman Mike Dormer arrives in Silver Bay. Charming, friendly and worldly, he soon attracts the attention of everyone in Silver Bay. More importantly, he also forms a bond with Kathleen's niece, the haunted and withdrawn Liza and her lively daughter, Hannah. Kathleen witnesses how Mike's arrival brings secrets to light, and how determined everyone is to preserve the bay she treasures.
This story is filled with a heartwarming romance, yet its core is a small and tight-knit community that preserves to keep their homes safe for themselves - and for the sea creatures that they care for. It is a charming and moving story of familial love, of learning about one's true purpose in life and of being open to accept love. There is always a quality of hidden tragedy and beguiling secrets amidst a beautiful romance in Jojo Moyes' stories, and this one unfolds beautifully and in such an intriguing manner that is sure to engage and evoke intense emotions in the reader. It is truly a gem, a book worth reading.
Jojo Moyes is one of my favourite romance novelists. Her stories are usually very genuine and moving, filled with touching moments and grand twists and turns that truly engage readers. This one is no different.
Silver Bay chronicles the lives of the close-knit community of whale-watchers in the beautiful and picturesque Australian seaside. The Silver Bay Hotel is famed for its owner, Kathleen Gaines, who fought and caught a shark at the age of seventeen. Kathleen is now seventy-six, a respected member of the community who calls the shots in more ways than one, mainly in protecting the beaches and Silver Bay in general.
Things take a turn when the handsome and charismatic Englishman Mike Dormer arrives in Silver Bay. Charming, friendly and worldly, he soon attracts the attention of everyone in Silver Bay. More importantly, he also forms a bond with Kathleen's niece, the haunted and withdrawn Liza and her lively daughter, Hannah. Kathleen witnesses how Mike's arrival brings secrets to light, and how determined everyone is to preserve the bay she treasures.
This story is filled with a heartwarming romance, yet its core is a small and tight-knit community that preserves to keep their homes safe for themselves - and for the sea creatures that they care for. It is a charming and moving story of familial love, of learning about one's true purpose in life and of being open to accept love. There is always a quality of hidden tragedy and beguiling secrets amidst a beautiful romance in Jojo Moyes' stories, and this one unfolds beautifully and in such an intriguing manner that is sure to engage and evoke intense emotions in the reader. It is truly a gem, a book worth reading.