All the Light We Cannot See: A Novel

From Anthony Doerr--the highly acclaimed, multiple award-winning author of Cloud Cuckoo Land--the beautiful Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II.

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544 pages

Average rating: 7.85

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kristablais
Oct 12, 2024
9/10 stars
This was such a beautifully written book! I love when a book engages your brain, and for me, the way it involved a couple of different timelines and perspectives did exactly that! This is one of my favourite books I have read this year.
Patricia Avel
Oct 01, 2024
9/10 stars
A beautifully crafted narrative that serves as an excellent prélude for anyone planning to visit Normandy, France. It was so compelling I found myself experiencing whirlwind of émotions.
Amber Fifer
Sep 14, 2024
10/10 stars
Mesmerizing, heartbreaking, and a compelling read for anyone interested in multilayered perspectives of victims of WWII.
DogLovingBookworm
Sep 07, 2024
8/10 stars
Great historical fiction read.
Anonymous
Aug 30, 2024
10/10 stars
This one was fantastic. It’s told with multiple POVs. We mainly see the story from Marie-Laure, a blind Parisian girl, and Werner, a German boy with a heart that doesn’t belong in the Hitler Youth.

I loved how each chapter was named. You don’t often see that anymore. Many of them created a greater anticipation of the chapter. The short chapters along with beautiful story telling made the book move quickly. It was an emotional read.

Definitely recommend especially if you like historical fiction!

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