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All the Light We Cannot See

Anthony Doerr

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Jun 17, 2022 Lucinda rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Beautifully written. I didn't mind the short chapters, jumping back and forth between the main characters and timeframes.
It didn't end how I expected, and there is a death that is shocking in its brevity, but I guess life is like that. ...more

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Jan 02, 2016 Jill Wolfe rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Best novel I've read all year

It took me awhile but after a thousand recommendations from friends I finally picked up this book. Beautifully written & expertly paced, this book will pull at you in new & strange ways. ...more

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Dec 09, 2017 katy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: book-club

This was stunning.

I mean, seriously, believe the hype. Doerr has an incredible way with words, phrasing things in ways that are so unlike most authors. He doesn't just tell the story, he paints a picture and you get lost in the vibrant colors. It's a gem to read through and you won't be able to put it down and at the same time, you'll be sad when it's over. ...more

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Jan 08, 2020 Debbie rated it really liked it

Shelves: historical-fiction

Set during WWII, with two main characters on opposing sides who find a brief but meaningful connection. What I liked most about this was that there was less time devoted to showcasing the large-scale horrors of war and more about the everyday choices people make during times of crisis.

If you’re looking for a happy ending, however, this is not for you.

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