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All the Light We Cannot See
544 pages, 2017
Marie-Laure lives in Paris near the Museum of Natural History, where her father works. When she is twelve, the Nazis occupy Paris, and father and daughter flee to the walled citadel of Saint-Malo, where Marie-Laure’s reclusive great-uncle lives in a tall house by the sea. With them, they carry what might be the museum’s most valuable and dangerous jewel.
In a mining town in Germany, Werner Pfennig, an orphan, grows up with his younger sister, enchanted by a crude radio they find that brings them news and stories from places they have never seen or imagined.
Werner becomes an expert at building and fixing these crucial new instruments and is enlisted to use his talent to track down the resistance. Deftly interweaving the lives of Marie-Laure and Werner, Doerr illuminates the ways, against all odds, people try to be good to one another.
In All the Light We Cannot See, Anthony Doerr explores the profound connections that can form between people, even in the most challenging circumstances. The bond between Marie-Laure, a blind French girl, and Werner, a German boy, shows us that empathy and understanding can transcend barriers like language, culture, and war.
Doerr invites us to see the world through the eyes of Marie-Laure, who experiences life differently due to her blindness. She finds beauty in the small things, like the feel of a seashell or the sound of the sea. This book encourages us to appreciate the simple things in life and find joy in the everyday.
Set during World War II, All the Light We Cannot See doesn't shy away from showing the harsh realities of war. It's a stark reminder of how war can change people and the world around them. But it also shows that even in the darkest times, there's always a glimmer of hope.
The characters in this book face numerous challenges and hardships. Yet, they continue to persevere and adapt. Their resilience is a testament to the human spirit and a reminder that we too can overcome obstacles in our lives.
Werner's fascination with radios plays a significant role in the story. It's a reminder of how science and technology can both connect us and divide us. It's worth taking a look at how these tools shape our lives and our relationships with others.
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A captivating tale that left me in awe of the author's storytelling prowess.
Bill Gates - Microsoft Co-founderA beautifully written, deeply moving story that captivated my heart.
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