In the Quiet
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4.2 • 26 Ratings
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
A moving, sweet and uplifting novel of love, grief and the heartache of letting go, from a wonderful new Australian author.
Cate Carlton has recently died, yet she is able to linger on, watching her three young children and her husband as they come to terms with their life without her on their rural horse property. As the months pass and her children grow, they cope in different ways, drawn closer and pulled apart by their shared loss. And all Cate can do is watch on helplessly, seeing their grief, how much they miss her and how - heartbreakingly - they begin to heal. Gradually unfolding to reveal Cate's life, her marriage, and the unhappy secret she shared with one of her children, In the Quiet is compelling, simple, tender, true - heartbreaking and uplifting in equal measure.
'In the Quiet is an accomplished first book from an exciting new talent. I fell in love with it slowly, over the course of many chapters. It's a quiet book (appropriately named) and an utterly lovely one.' Readings
'Uplifting and heartwarming ... a beautiful depiction of Australian rural life' Better Reading
'This hearttugging first novel is a beautifully paced mixture of romance, family saga and mystery' Adelaide Advertiser
'A glorious book that will make you cry, guaranteed. But it's also uplifting and tender. A surprise find.' Canberra Times
'You will weep, and marvel, and pass this book on, and on, to your friends.' Nikki Gemmell
Customer Reviews
A refreshing read on a dark topic.
'In the Quiet' by Eliza Henry Jones, is the thought provoking story of the grieving Carlton family after the death of horse loving Cate.
Written from the perspective of Cate Calton after she's died, 'In the Quiet' follows her observations and memories of her family and close friends until she fades out after her ashes are buried.
It shows how her twin sons Cameron & Raferty, daughter Jessa and husband Bass struggle and finally 'move on', how she remembers their lives, glimpses into all her struggles and joys from when she was alive, how she remembers feeling, what she regrets not doing and even how she wants to help those still alive yet unable to.
I found 'In the Quiet' easy to read, (when it wasn't making me cry!) As Eliza has written it in a refreshingly different, chapterless way that's realistic and simple for readers to easily follow.
As a result I would highly recommend 'In the Quiet' by Eliza Henry Jones to any teen/adult.
In the quiet
Stunning - an extraordinarily insightful novel. Complementary and complex characters that hold true from the first page to the last.
I loved this book - can't believe it's her first - will wait eagerly for the many more I hope she writes.
Three stars
Characters and storyline good. Did seem to drag on, could have been written I less words I felt. All in all a good read though.