All the Light We Cannot See: A Novel [Book]

Even though my mother tongue is not English, I understood every emotion in that story. It is a wonderful book about how two different people are connected through a radio and overcome fear and terror. The Second World War #8211; a very big mistake, which teaches us to open our eyes and see the light we couldn#8217;t see in the past. Every page is pure attraction!

WINNER OF THE 2015 PULITZER PRIZE A beautiful, stunningly ambitious 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 `Open your eyes and see what you can with them before they close forever.’ For Marie-Laure, blind since the age of six, the world is full of mazes. The miniature of a Paris neighbourhood, made by her father to teach her the way home. The microscopic layers within the invaluable diamond that her father guards in the Museum of Natural History. The walled city by the sea, where father and daughter take refuge when the Nazis invade Paris. And a future which draws her ever closer to Werner, a German orphan, destined to labour in the mines until a broken radio ... MoreWINNER OF THE 2015 PULITZER PRIZE A beautiful, stunningly ambitious 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 `Open your eyes and see what you can with them before they close forever.’ For Marie-Laure, blind since the age of six, the world is full of mazes. The miniature of a Paris neighbourhood, made by her father to teach her the way home. The microscopic layers within the invaluable diamond that her father guards in the Museum of Natural History. The walled city by the sea, where father and daughter take refuge when the Nazis invade Paris. And a future which draws her ever closer to Werner, a German orphan, destined to labour in the mines until a broken radio fills his life with possibility and brings him to the notice of the Hitler Youth. In this magnificent, deeply moving novel, the stories ofMarie-Laure and Werner illuminate the ways, against all odds, people try to be good to one another. This is a moving and poignant story which captivated me from start to finish. The beautiful writing and vivid imagery make this book a real treat. I felt immersed in the world the author had created, and for the duration of the novel when I wasn't physically reading it I was thinking about it.

By far one of the best novels I've ever read. Doerr does an incredible job juxtaposing the storylines of a German genius-soldier and a brilliant blind girl. There were both heartwarming and heartbreaking moments in the book, and the structure was unlike one I've ever seen, with some chapters spanning pages and others only being one or two pages long. This book is not like your typical WWII story; it delves into identity, family, free will, and endurance. I was instantly attached to most of the characters in the book, and the multiple points of view make it all that more immersive. I enjoyed Marie-Laure's story most of all; though she is incapable of seeing anything, she still "sees" and uses the skills she's adapted to to her advantage. I highly recommend this book ... MoreBy far one of the best novels I've ever read. Doerr does an incredible job juxtaposing the storylines of a German genius-soldier and a brilliant blind girl. There were both heartwarming and heartbreaking moments in the book, and the structure was unlike one I've ever seen, with some chapters spanning pages and others only being one or two pages long. This book is not like your typical WWII story; it delves into identity, family, free will, and endurance. I was instantly attached to most of the characters in the book, and the multiple points of view make it all that more immersive. I enjoyed Marie-Laure's story most of all; though she is incapable of seeing anything, she still "sees" and uses the skills she's adapted to to her advantage. I highly recommend this book to someone wanting to experience an emotional roller coaster. This book has that as well as a bit of everything else: history, fantasy, romance. It has moments that will make you smile and moments that will make you cry; moments that will make you close the book and moments that will keep you up at night, reading page after page. Arguably best of all, it does what many novels don't: it gives a clear ending for every character.

When I started this book, I found it slow and contemplated giving up. Being stubborn, I pushed through and continued to read. I am SO glad I did, as it became one of my favorite books I've ever read. I fell in love with the characters, cared about what was happening to them, cried my eyes out, and was left incredibly touched by this story. I recommend this to anyone, even if you don't think you like historical fiction. I now buy ever Doerr book I see, including any versions of this beautiful book.

A major literary achievement worthy of a close read and a place on your bookshelf.

Now that this book is a few years old, I can finally get a copy for myself! It was a monster hit when it came out and the lines at the library were long and the book cost a fortune to buy. It's a terrific, complicated story that takes place during WWII and follows a young blind girl as she and her father flee their ancient European city as it is bombed by the Allies. Extremely detailed and carfully written, it certainly deserved all the awards it received. Not a fun beach read! Spend some time with it.

Brilliant and deeply human

I have read All the Light We Cannot See before but I wanted to read this amazing book again. It recreates the lives of a young blind French girl and an orphaned boy in the German army and their brief meeting at the end of the war. Their lives and thoughts are brilliantly and compassionately described. There is no happy ending but nevertheless this is a life giving story.

During WWII. A blind French girl and a German boy. Pulitzer Winner. Excellent!

I wanted the book to keep, but also to lend to friends. The ad showed that it had a cover. The book I received did not have a cover. I am disappointed. I have read the book before and I liked it very much. I wanted it for a special bookshelf. I wouldn't have bought it if I had known. I recommend the book. It is a great book, well written and compelling.

Meh..

Heard a lot of great things about this book, but I just couldn't fully get into it all the way. It was very beautifully written, & I love historical fiction. But I don't know if it was the back & forth between the past & present so much, or the being so tempted to skim through a lot of parts because some of the detail was Just too much unnecessary fluff to me. I don't like to compare books, but maybe it's because I read this too close to reading The Nightingale, that nothing really compares to that amazing book. Hoved the plot, loved the main characters Marie-Laure & Werner. But I wish we would have gotten more time with them together. I feel like once I finally got into the book, it was literally over in 2 seconds. But again, just my opinions! Absolutely loved the ... MoreHeard a lot of great things about this book, but I just couldn't fully get into it all the way. It was very beautifully written, & I love historical fiction. But I don't know if it was the back & forth between the past & present so much, or the being so tempted to skim through a lot of parts because some of the detail was Just too much unnecessary fluff to me. I don't like to compare books, but maybe it's because I read this too close to reading The Nightingale, that nothing really compares to that amazing book. Hoved the plot, loved the main characters Marie-Laure & Werner. But I wish we would have gotten more time with them together. I feel like once I finally got into the book, it was literally over in 2 seconds. But again, just my opinions! Absolutely loved the storyline & can't wait to watch the movie played out. (I've been trying to get through the book for a long time, just to watch the movie that just came out).