Lupton's writing is, as in her previous novels, polished and at times poetic, and the story flowed very nicely. Plot 4/5, Characterisation 4/5, Literary Merit 5/5, Readability 4/5. I like a book you can read for pleasure and also learn something (in this one we learn a little about being deaf, fracking, Alaska, wildlife, the stars). I confess I rolled my eyes on more than one occasion at Yasmin’s decision making and seriously doubted whether any of that was actually possible and for a long time, I felt like I was in an episode of Ice Road Truckers but with a deadly pursuit thrown in. The Quality of Silence, Excellent. I really liked her first book Sister and Afterwards was ok but this is terrible. Within hours they were driving alone across a frozen wilderness where nothing grows, where no one lives, where tears freeze and night will last for another 54 days. Ridiculous. An evocative read that is haunting and chilling, quite literally, as it is set on the Alaskan Ice Road in the middle of winter with a monster storm brewing. The Quality Of Silence has a confident immediacy about it that is uniquely captivating, and demands your personal involvement in a way that is surprisingly endearing. The Quality of Silence is her third novel. The Quality of Silence is a read that was worth waiting for (I’m a huge fan of Ms Lupton’s previous novels) and with this one she has taken a step up with some beautiful writing, an intense, chilly and emotional read that is utterly utterly gripping. I found myself shivering as if I were there in Alaska with Ruby and her mother. An elegant and icily unique thriller: you won't read anything like it this year' Observer'Scary, suspenseful and so exquisitely, evocatively written. In this tale, the deadly cold and treacherous road are no match for the fiery heat of enduring love.” Yasmin, unable to accept this as truth, sets out into the frozen winter landscape, taking Ruby with her, in search of answers. The Quality of Silence Rosamund Lupton, 2016 KnopfDoubleday 304 pp. [Could someone please explain the end to me? Not since Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow have I shivered like this' Emma Donoghue, author of Room'Will have you gripped form start to finish' Cosmopolitan'A taut psychological thriller, The Quality of Silence will have your heart thumping. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? It was a fascinating and well-researched foray into the silent world of the deaf and thoughtfully done. Yasmine’s refusal to accept that her husband is dead takes her and he. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. 3.5 It is not often that implausibility in a plot can be overcome, but this one did the nearly impossible. It's adult fiction rather than young adult but teens might enjoy it too. Yasmine’s husband, Matt, is in Alaska making a wildlife film. The voice of Ruby and her compassionate exploration of a life without sound only adds to the richness of the book' Press and Journal'A wonderful writer . Other reviewers are spot on about the implausibility of events. And someone is watching them in the dark The book is mostly set in Alaska during the sunless days of winter, so almost the whole story takes place in the dark. ; EXCELLENT â“ This is new unread book that was sitting on the shelve for some time so there is some visible shelwear on it. Yasmin and her deaf daughter, Ruby, arrive in Alaska expecting to be met by Matt. Currently displaying 1 of 1 images. [s], Lupton, Rosamund --The Quality of Silence informal buddy read starts February 1, 2020. Unable to add item to List. Yasmin arrives in Alaska to be told her husband, Matt, is dead, the victim of a catastrophic accident. Do they die? The Quality of Silence is an elegant and icily unique thriller, you won't read anything like it this year. Even a white-out can't hide the darkness within' Vanessa Friedman, NY Times'A beautifully written thriller, and the way in which Lupton used the tundra as a metaphor for grief and faith in stunning. It was scary, suspenseful and so exquisitely, evocatively written I often found myself shivering as if I were there in Alaska with Ruby and her mother. Write faster Rosamund!! Ruby had been deaf since birth; she was a chatterbox, albeit through signing but she was also without real friends at school – they teased her and called her names. The Quality of Silence: The Richard and Judy and Sunday Times bestseller, Previous page of related Sponsored Products, Little, Brown Book Group; 0 edition (2 July 2015), The mother of a deaf child rediscovers herself in the Alaskan wilderness, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2017. Yes, there were things that stretched credulity to the absolute limit but the whole was beautifully written, utterly captivating and the characters strongly drawn. Praise for The Quality of Silence:'There are many things to love about Lupton's third novel, not least its stunning evocation of the stark, beautiful Alaskan wilds. This book met that requirement exactly. But although her mouth formed the shapes to make the sound and her lungs forced his name into a scream, the sound was obliterated by the wind so that she didn't know if she'd made any sound at all. The mother of a deaf child rediscovers herself while clinging to the desperate hope that her husband is alive following a catastrophic accident. On 24th November Yasmin and her deaf daughter Ruby arrived in Alaska. Prime members enjoy fast & free shipping, unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows with Prime Video and many more exclusive benefits. This was so disappointing. They still cannot find him. Respond to Advert Want to win a £4k bundle of goodies delivered in time for Christmas? The Quality of Silence was a departure from this formula focusing primarily on the extraordinary Alaskan landscape and way of life as well as the strength of human relationships set against the hostile yet beautiful environment. The way Lupton evokes the stunningly beautiful but viciously threatening Alaska winter landscape is extraordinary. To order this book from the Telegraph for £12.99 plus £1.99 p&p call 0844 871 1515 or visit books.telegraph.co.uk The treacherous conditions are not the only dangers they are going to have to face however – it soon becomes apparent that someone is following them on their journey. Thank you to NetGalley, Crown Publishing, and to Rosamund Lupton. The Quality of Silence by Rosamund Lupton is a 2016 Crown publication. They're searching for Ruby's father, missing in the arctic wilderness. Its beauty contrasts with the dark, brutal, bitter cold, making it the perfect backdrop for this gripping environmental thriller which is coupled with a … Harrowing, white knuckle suspense! An elegant, chilling read from a writer who continues to stretch the bounds of suspense. It was the fastest-selling debut of 2010 by a British author, a BBC Radio 4, Book at Bedtime and was winner of the Richard and Judy Best Debut Novel of 2011 award and the Strand Magazine Critics First Novel Award. It was everything you want in a wonderful novel. The Quality of Silence was a departure from this formula focusing primarily on the extraordinary Alaskan landscape and way of life as well as the strength of human relationships set against the hostile yet beautiful environment. Her attention to detail, the depth of her characters and tight plotlines all add up to a highly sumptuous reading experience. I think they are rescued as she refers to 'a little new light in the sky, like a slow shooting star coming toward us'. ‘An elegant and icily unique thriller: you won’t read anything like it this year’ Observer ‘Scary, suspenseful and so exquisitely, evocatively written. He remembered Yasmin telling him that the moonlight that reaches Earth is mainly the reflected light from the sun with some starlight and Earthlight thrown in. Thriller/drama? The Other Passenger: The bestselling Richard & Judy Book Club pick - an instant classic! The Survivors: Secrets. Let’s place it, I think, somewhere between not-as-good-as-Sister but not-as-disappointing-as-Afterwards. Welcome back. To see what your friends thought of this book. The result is memorable and at times the book a real pleasure to read. She'd told him that the light wasn't really blue, it was because of the Purkinje effect, a flaw in the human eye, that made it so. Jimmy had been her best friend until recently…but she was extremely excited to be spending Christmas in Alaska with her Mum and Dad; dad was a wild-life photographer and had been working out of a tiny village called Anaktue deep in the frozen wilderness, miles from anywhere. -- Alison Flood * The Observer * ver más. It is FULL of suspense and such a good story told from the perspective of daughter and sometimes mother. © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Travelling deeper into a silent land. From the setting of the story to the underlying issues, I found this one to be pretty impressive. Buy The Quality of Silence, Oxfam, Rosamund Lupton, 0349408157, 9780349408156, Books, Fiction There is violence in it, and lots of peril but nothing massively explicit. Free delivery for many products! In the Alaskan darkness Yasmin and her ten year old daughter Ruby arrived at the airport; after discovering the shocking facts about why he wasn’t there to meet them, Yasmin was determined to search for Matt, the husband and father whom they loved so dearly. absolutely gripping' Jane Garvey, BBC Radio 2 Women's Hour'The pressure is on to keep creating equally brilliant stores [and] Lupton has done that with The Quality of Silence' Red Magazine'An elegant, chilling read from a writer who continues to stretch the bounds of suspense' William Landay, author of Defending Jacob, Like a breath of icy air, this relentlessly tense thriller is also a child's-eye family drama like none other. They're searching for Ruby's father, missing in the arctic wilderness. Not since Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow have I shivered like this. (Louise Penny), With The Quality of Silence, Rosamund Lupton brings her sophisticated brand of suspense to a setting that might have attracted Jack London: the remote frontier of northern Alaska. Would recommend for 14+? A wondrous and atmospheric thriller. The Quality of Silence is a sophisticated thriller which brilliantly evokes the sublime and terrifying landscape of Alaska * The Sunday Telegraph *. Instead it was more about mother and daughter bonding. The cold was shocking in its violence. The result is memorable and at times the book a real pleasure to read. The cover summary reveals so little, which was clever, as it allowed for a heightened sense of mystery to pervade the story. I really do enjoy a Rosamund Lupton novel. More isolated with each frozen mile they cover, they travel deeper into an endless night. Published in the UK by Little, Brown Book Group, Sister has been translated into over thirty languages and has international sales of over 1.5 million copies. The final chapter was beyond a joke, seriously how did this get past the editor. Her writing style is a literary treat compared to so many authors in this genre. Sponsored. The Quality of Silence: The Richard and Judy and Sunday Times bestseller by Rosamund Lupton. 'An elegant and icily unique thriller: you won't read anything like it this year' Observer'Scary, suspenseful and so exquisitely, evocatively written. Author: Rosamund Lupton ISBN 10: 0349408122. The Quality of Silence was a departure from this formula focusing primarily on the extraordinary Alaskan landscape and way of life as well as the strength of human relationships set against the hostile yet beautiful environment. I was expecting a battle for survival through the Alaskan wilderness. I got this book as my book club wanted a thriller but nothing bloodthirsty or grisly. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 April 2018. Yasmine and her 10 year old daughter Ruby have just arrived in Alaska to meet husband Matt but is faced by the news that he has been killed in a devastating fire in the remote Alaskan village he was staying in – a fire that has claimed the lives of everyone in the village. A novel that could have been outstanding was merely very good. Jimmy had been her best friend until recently…but she was extremely excited. If only the story was about that. The powerful new crime thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Jane Harper. FilmNation optioned the film rights to her third novel, The Quality of Silence, in March 2016. Lupton's critically acclaimed second novel Afterwards also went straight into the Sunday Times bestseller lists and was the No. Rosamund Lupton was a winner of Carlton Television 's new writers' competition, and before being a novelist, she was a script-writer for television and film, writing original screenplays. (William Landay). The story ends on a positive point with arctic hares, her fingers warming and 'finding' her voice. driving a lorry/truck through snow? A bestselling novelist, Rosamund Lupton is the author of Sister, Afterwards, The Quality of Silence and 2020’s Three Hours. This is my second novel by her, the first being the excellent Sister and I think I see a bit of a science geek. The result is memorable and at times the book a real pleasure to read. It was so predictable and contrived at times too and other plot parts were just ridiculous and made me roll my eyes. Even with a storm headed their way, they set out for the remote frontier where Matt is last known to have been. At least it did for me, the strong writing, the descriptions, the suspense and the ultimate warning about the high cost of our way of living and our constant need for oil. Rosamund Lupton is the author of Sister, a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller and a bestseller in Europe. I was really excited to know that I had won this particular book in a Give-Away sponsored by The Reading Room. OK, so I know this is going to be corny but here goes…. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. About Rosamund Lupton. Yasmin is going to Alaska to meet up with husband Matt who has been making a wildlife film in the depths of the Alaskan winter. Chilling in every sense, you won't want to step away from this story' Sunday Mirror'A sophisticated thriller which brilliantly evokes the sublime and terrifying landscape of Alaska, the culture of the Inupiat people and the fragility of our planet' Sunday Telegraph'Like a breath of icy air, this relentlessly tense thriller is also a child's-eye family drama like none other. No, the darkness and snow provide an amazingly impactful background, terrifying, wild and dangerous but also beautiful, awesome. This is the first of Rosamund Lupton's that I've read and going by the cover (which I love) and the blurb, I had high hopes. An elegant, chilling read from a writer who continues to stretch the bounds of suspense. Film rights of Sister are currently under option with Studio Canal, to produce with Kevin McCormick of Langley St Pictures. An elegant and icily unique thriller: you won't read anything like it this year' Observer'Scary, suspenseful and so exquisitely, evocatively written. Her new novel ' Three Hours' was published in January 2020 and is a Sunday Times bestseller. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The Quality of Silence was a departure from this formula focusing primarily on the extraordinary Alaskan landscape and way of life as well as the strength of human relationships set against the hostile yet beautiful environment. I gobbled up "Afterwards" and "Sister" was, if not a favorite, a gripping read, so I was exited to get my hands on "The Quality of Silence". ISBN-13: 9781101903674 Summary The gripping, moving story of a mother and daughter's quest to uncover a dark secret in the Alaskan wilderness from the New York Times bestselling author of Sister and Afterwards. -- Alison Flood * The Observer * show more. I won't, therefore, summarize the story much either. The result is memorable and at times the book a real pleasure to read. particularly ten year old Ruby, deaf and delightful, along with her tenacious mother Yasmin. Everything you … An evocative read that is haunting and chilling, quite literally, as it is set on the Alaskan Ice Road in the middle of winter with a monster storm brewing. The Quality of Silence is her third novel, and there are many things to love about it, not least its stunning evocation of the stark, beautiful Alaskan wilds. The Quality of Silence Condition Guidelines. (Emma Donoghue), I loved The Quality of Silence. She yelled his name into the dark as loudly as she could. Rosamund Lupton is the author of Sister, a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller and a bestseller in Europe. Yasmine and her 10 year old daughter Ruby have just arrived in Alaska to meet husband Matt but is faced by the news that he has been killed in a devastating fire in the remote Alaskan village he was staying in – a fire that has claimed the lives of everyone in the village. Set in the extreme landscape of Alaska, The Quality of Silence follows the story of Yasmin and her deaf daughter, Ruby. The Quality of Silence by Rosamund Lupton. The Quality of Silence by Rosamund Lupton is a 2016 Crown publication. I developed great empathy for the characters and was desperate for things to work out for them, even when all seemed lost. Ruby their deaf 10 year old daughter is also super excited to be going, she can't wait to use the blog that her father has helped set up for this trip. When Yasmine and her deaf 10-yr-old daughter Ruby are told that Ruby’s father, Matt, has died in a horrendous fire, they refuse to believe it. The Quality of Silence will have your heart thumping. The temperature drops, the action heats up and the suspense builds with the storm. Let’s say, that actually, I really liked it. The Quality of Silence On 24 November Yasmin and her ten-year-old daughter Ruby set off on a journey across Northern Alaska. It referred both to the still, icy quiet of the snow which absorbs all the sound around it and also to Ruby’s silent world where words take physical forms. There's a problem loading this menu at the moment. The cover summary reveals so little, which was clever, as it allowed for a heightened sense of mystery to pervade the story. It's adult fiction rather than young adult but teens might enjoy it too. We’d love your help. Yasmin’s husband Matt, a wildlife photographer, has gone missing in the far north of Alaska and everyone, including law enforcement, believe he is dead but Yasmin refuses to accept this and, along with her ten year old deaf daughter Ruby, she sets out on a perilous journey to find him. The Quality of Silence was published last Thursday; I started it last week and finished it last night. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Three and a half juddering stars. They’re searching for Ruby’s father, missing in the arctic wilderness. I assumed this was a helicopter. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 October 2016. I was looking forward to reading this novel having enjoyed Rosamund Lupton’s previous two books, Sister and afterwards, which are both tense psychological thrillers. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Especially Ruby, who was the star of this novel, and who will linger with me for some time to come. Sunday Times Top-Ten Bestseller and Richard and Judy Book Club Choice. Please try your request again later. But winter has tightened its grip, and there is somebody out there who wants to stop them.Somebody tracking them through the dark.Praise for The Quality of Silence:'There are many things to love about Lupton's third novel, not least its stunning evocation of the stark, beautiful Alaskan wilds. . Sunday Times Top-Ten Bestseller and Richard and Judy Book Club Choice. I read her previous work, In the Alaskan darkness Yasmin and her ten year old daughter Ruby arrived at the airport; after discovering the shocking facts about why he wasn’t there to meet them, Yasmin was determined to search for Matt, the husband and father whom they loved so dearly. I admit I wasn't too positive about this one when it was on my book club list it just didn't sound like my thing. I very much enjoyed this novel which was suffused with encroaching menace and highly compelling and flawlessly plotted. Yasmine’s refusal to accept that her husband is dead takes her and her daughter on a terrifying drive along the Ice Road, something which I had only ever seen before on the Ice Truckers programme. Rosamund Lupton is the author of Sister, a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller and a bestseller in Europe. Try again. The quality of silence. Letter From The Dead: A thrilling murder mystery (Detective Inspector Declan Walsh ... PODRIC MOON and the Corsican Tyrant: The Adventures of Podric Moon. Yasmin, who actually feels their relationship i. Yasmin is going to Alaska to meet up with husband Matt who has been making a wildlife film in the depths of the Alaskan winter. On 24th November Yasmin and her deaf daughter Ruby arrived in Alaska. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. With The Quality of Silence, Rosamund Lupton brings her sophisticated brand of suspense to a setting that might have attracted Jack London: the remote frontier of Northern Alaska. The quality of silence; £2.99 For Sale. But I liked the deaf daughter perspective. The Gauguin Connection (Book 1) (Genevieve Lenard), Twenty Three: A killer thriller from beginning to jaw-dropping end. I think they are rescued as she refers to 'a little new light in the sky, like a slow shooting star coming toward us'. There was a lot I enjoyed about this book, but there were a couple of issues, that in turn, prevented me from loving it. Refresh and try again. . They still cannot find him. Praise for The Quality of Silence:'There are many things to love about Lupton's third novel, not least its stunning evocation of the stark, beautiful Alaskan wilds. The psychological thriller aspect of the novel was almost a sub plot and didn’t quite engage me as I had expected. Since then I’ve read, watched and listened to many articles, reports, speeches and blogs about fracking but Gasland remains the stand-out piece for me. Author. I assumed this was a helicopter. . And someone is watching them in the dark If you’ve read the book, you’ll get it, if not, why not! Start by marking “The Quality of Silence” as Want to Read: Error rating book. “Much like “The Revenant” and “The Hateful Eight,” Rosamund Lupton’s suspense novel The Quality of Silence pits its characters against a heartlessly cruel Mother Nature….About half of this teeth-chattering novel is narrated by the indomitable Ruby, who is profoundly deaf — and a model of girl power…. And Ruby, deaf since birth, must brave the darkness where sight cannot guide her.She won't abandon her father. Enter NOW! I listened to this book on tape so I can't go back and read it. I received The Quality of Silence by Rosamund Lupton through NetGalley. “His last night, the sky was cloudless with a full moon lighting the snowy terrain in an opalescent blue light. So many adjectives. ‘It was inhumanly dark… clouds made a barricade over the Earth, so there was no moonlight or starlight. The title seemed to have a duality to it. It’s a breathless race against time which had me turning the pages faster and faster. It ended up being mostly about the journey to the story I thought it would actually be about and what a journey that was. A treacherous sea. Possibly one of the worst books I have ever read. Guilt. This advert is located in and around Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Will be clean, not soiled or stained. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Quality of Silence by Rosamund Lupton (Paperback, 2015) at the best online prices at eBay! -- Alison Flood * The Observer * Övrig information Rosamund Lupton is the author of Sister, a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller and a bestseller in Europe. On 24 November Yasmin and her ten-year-old daughter Ruby set off on a journey across Northern Alaska. We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. Masterful pacing, riveting plotting. The Quality of Silence. &, well, I don’t know what to tell you. I was especially impressed with the way Lupton so thoughtfully tells. The Quality of Silence is an elegant and icily unique thriller, you won't read anything like it this year. I could listen to it again but it got so long and boring toward the end I don't want to listen to it again. A completely implausible plot and absolutely no sense of menace whatsoever. 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