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All the Light We Cannot See

Anthony Doerr

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Dec 22, 2015 Katie rated it it was amazing

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I absolutely loved this book! I was hesitant to read it because so many books are set in WWII and I was getting a little tired of this setting. I recommend this one and The Nightingale because both are different from what you'd expect. Both are set during the war, however the focus is on the characters and their relationships.

I loved the relationships between Marie-Laure and her father, and later the relationship she has with her uncle. One of my favorite parts of the book was something the unc ...more

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Dec 23, 2014 Michelle rated it liked it

I wasn't eager to begin reading this book. Having read many WWII-era books, I wasn't sure I was ready for more of the same but this wasn't entirely typical. It kept my interest, although I think this is one that I might have enjoyed more in the theatre. Via audio book, it wasn't always immediately apparent which was a flashback, etc. It was very thought provoking, which I always appreciate. Not the ending I would have chosen, but fitting. ...more

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Sep 08, 2015 Eileen rated it it was amazing

Haunting, this book stays with you. It is beautifully written.

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May 10, 2015 Tiffany rated it it was amazing

One of the best books I've ever read. ...more

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Apr 27, 2015 Ellen rated it liked it

It was difficult for me to get into and follow due to the structure of how it was written. It had some really beautiful imagery and an intriguing storyline but it did not captivate me the same way it seemed to for a lot of other people.

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