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Trisha (trishabisen) | 2389 comments This thread is to discuss All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.

Pages: 531 pages

Length: 1 Month (July)

Participants: Surabhi, Lorraine, Rashmi.

Everyone reads at their own pace during a Buddy Read. Because participants can be at different parts of the book at different times, it is extremely important to mark spoilers so that the book is not ruined for someone who is not as far along as others!!!

Mark spoilers by placing {spoiler} before the text and {/spoiler} after the text but use the < and > instead of the { and }.


Happy Buddy Reading!


Surabhi Diwan | 349 comments Hello everyone!

I would start reading this book today. How about you guys?


jane (an_avid_reader) | 12 comments Hello!
I'm planning to start tomorrow.
Happy reading!


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Meenal | 8 comments Hi All, I am planning to read this in July.


Karin | 228 comments Oh, what a book! This got 5 stars and three hearts from me, and in the interest of full disclosure, most years my average rating is 3.4 stars (3 being a like).

That said, I don't want to over-hype it because of course not everyone loves it. I liked the audiobook, but at least one of my GR friends didn't like how he read it--such a personal experience :)


Lorraine | 2380 comments Just got my ebook from the library but too many books to read this week. I’ll probably start next week.


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Anbu Manoharan (anbu_mano) Hello everyone, I did not sign up for this. But I'm going to pretend like I did and read this book with you all. It has been recommended way too many times to ignore.


Karin | 228 comments Anbu wrote: "Hello everyone, I did not sign up for this. But I'm going to pretend like I did and read this book with you all. It has been recommended way too many times to ignore."

You don't have to sign up--I never do :)


Surabhi Diwan | 349 comments Anbu wrote: "Hello everyone, I did not sign up for this. But I'm going to pretend like I did and read this book with you all. It has been recommended way too many times to ignore."

Hi Anbu! good to have you hear read with us! :)


message 10: by Surabhi (last edited Jul 02, 2021 05:35AM) (new) - rated it 3 stars

Surabhi Diwan | 349 comments Karin wrote: "Oh, what a book! This got 5 stars and three hearts from me, and in the interest of full disclosure, most years my average rating is 3.4 stars (3 being a like).

That said, I don't want to over-hype..."


Oh wow! after reading your comment I am hopeful about the book turning out to be a good one.


Surabhi Diwan | 349 comments Hello All..
I have read only 34 pages of the book as yet. I think the book is a promising one. Too soon to comment about what's going on..


Karin | 228 comments Surabhi wrote: "Hello All..
I have read only 34 pages of the book as yet. I think the book is a promising one. Too soon to comment about what's going on.."


Yes, I agree that 34 pages is too soon having read the entire book :) I hope you like it.


Surabhi Diwan | 349 comments Till now the book has my attention. I have just finished part 1, and the story is setting base. I like it till here. I hate the fact that Marie Laure has lost her sight and Werner is not able to study what he wants to..


Claire  (claire6452) | 718 comments I read this book a few years ago, and I have given very few 5 star ratings since then. Very little of what I've read since then comes close! I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did!


Dorothy  (vilette) | 267 comments Having seen all these great ratings, I have now ordered this from the library!


Karin | 228 comments Surabhi wrote: "Till now the book has my attention. I have just finished part 1, and the story is setting base. I like it till here. I hate the fact that Marie Laure has lost her sight and Werner is not able to st..."

Yes, those are difficult, but they are very important to the rest of the book.


Lorraine | 2380 comments Hello all. I started the book yesterday and really like it so far. I love all those small chapters.


Surabhi Diwan | 349 comments Karin wrote: "Surabhi wrote: "Till now the book has my attention. I have just finished part 1, and the story is setting base. I like it till here. I hate the fact that Marie Laure has lost her sight and Werner i..."

Yes !!!! :)


Surabhi Diwan | 349 comments Lorraine wrote: "Hello all. I started the book yesterday and really like it so far. I love all those small chapters."

That is great!!!! welcome to the group. Keep posting here about how you feel about the book.


Surabhi Diwan | 349 comments Lorraine wrote: "Hello all. I started the book yesterday and really like it so far. I love all those small chapters."

The small chapters are the best in books. I get dislodged in long chapters..


Surabhi Diwan | 349 comments So far, I am on page 256, and I like how the story is progress, even though the progress is slow. I feel a few people may not like that, whereas I like slowly progressing pace of the book, it has my attention and I am inquisitive.

How is it coming along for you guys?


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Meenal | 8 comments I like the fact that the book has small chapters and that’s what keeping my interest in this book. I am just at Part 1 and progressing very slowly.


Lorraine | 2380 comments I’ve finished the book yesterday. Its a big 5 stars for me. This is such a beautiful story!


Surabhi Diwan | 349 comments Meenal wrote: "I like the fact that the book has small chapters and that’s what keeping my interest in this book. I am just at Part 1 and progressing very slowly."

I think that should not be a problem, as long as we are finishing the book! :)


Surabhi Diwan | 349 comments Lorraine wrote: "I’ve finished the book yesterday. Its a big 5 stars for me. This is such a beautiful story!"

Really? This comment got me excited :D


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jane (an_avid_reader) | 12 comments Hey.. I strated it a bit late and I'm currently reading part 3.
I am also loving the short chapters and the flow of the story. Enjoying it so far :)


Karin | 228 comments Lorraine wrote: "I’ve finished the book yesterday. Its a big 5 stars for me. This is such a beautiful story!"

Isn't it? This got 5 stars and 3 hearts from me and I give out very few 5 stars, let alone any with hearts!


Surabhi Diwan | 349 comments I just finished the book, and it has got my heart sinking. What an impeccable piece this was.. I hope you guys are enjoying it as much..


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jane (an_avid_reader) | 12 comments Finished the book. I loved it, such a riveting story. it had me feeling so many emotions all at the same time, I really loved it.


Karin | 228 comments Rashmi wrote: "Finished the book. I loved it, such a riveting story. it had me feeling so many emotions all at the same time, I really loved it."

I'm glad you felt so much the way I did!


Dorothy  (vilette) | 267 comments Me too. A very different look at the Second World War. Now I want to go to St Malo!


Lorraine | 2380 comments Dorothy wrote: "Me too. A very different look at the Second World War. Now I want to go to St Malo!"

Same here!


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