Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
All the Light We Cannot See
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.2
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/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
310
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Design
36writing style, writing, novel, author, wwii
+86%
-14%
" ... Coursing with understated power and the deepest reflection ... "
" ... beauty v horror ... "
" ... A compelling novel which tells a beautiful story about different forms of love and bravery through unique perspectives. ... "
" ... it will definitely be a classic. ... "
" ... the writing, the sentence structure, the chapters that are short and precise to the point make it a truly outstanding masterpiece of a novel. ... "
" ... I loved the authors writing style. ... "
" ... A wonderful book and I look forward to reading more by this author. ... "
" ... Good historical context and use of details. ... "
For Kids
24war, book, children, wwii, two children
+92%
-8%
" ... Since the characters are mostly very young, I suppose this is a 'young adults' book, but it's very much worth reading, for a while believe you are in another time and place. ... "
" ... A very powerful and engaging story of how the gory details of WWII affected the lives of two children, a blind French girl and an orphaned German boy, and the people surrounding them. ... "
" ... I'd recommend it to all my friends and my daughter's friends just because the story was beautifully written and I felt I was watching the whole thing happening on both sides! ... "
" ... It is filled with compassion and so much love for children ! ... "
" ... I'm planning to give it to my 14 yr old granddaughter for her birthday. ... "
" ... How mine and others parents survived this war! ... "
" ... I loved the characters and their stories. ... "
" ... How far will a father go for his daughter ? ... And will the daughter be patient and obedient - for her own good ? ... "
Capacity
22wonderful, family, lives, wwii, war
+100%
" ... Excellent story telling. ... "
" ... a very good, suspenseful story . ... "
" ... A very intriguing story . ... "
" ... This is an exceptional story! ... "
" ... Awesome story set in the background of WWII. ... "
" ... An excellent story, definitely. ... "
" ... The story moved right along. ... "
" ... An interesting account of the war in France for one family . ... "
Product Reliability
22years, read in years, books, book, best book
+95%
-5%
" ... It's one of the best books I've read this year. ... "
" ... I had purchased this book a couple years ago after hearing a friend rave about it. ... "
" ... Best novel I have read in years. ... "
" ... I CAN SEE WHY IT LANDED ON NYTIMES BEST SELLER LIST FOR MONTHS !! ... "
" ... It is probably the best book I have read in the last 10 years! ... "
" ... I've read a lot of books, this is certainly one of the best I've read in recent years. ... "
" ... But it is truly life. ... "
" ... My favorite piece of fiction that I have read in a couple of years. ... "
Freebies
20read, beautifully written book, read this book, club, favorite
+95%
-5%
" ... Such a great book . ... "
" ... A beautifully written book. ... "
" ... This is a poignant and beautifully written 'not to be missed" book. ... "
" ... A beautifully written book. ... "
" ... A near perfect book. ... "
" ... I read this with friends of mine, and it would be a great book club book. ... "
" ... It was a good book. ... "
" ... A good book. ... "
Setup
19written, book, war, intriguing, historical
+89%
-11%
" ... This is a beautifully written,riveting and emotionally charged read delivered in a manner that transcends the ordinary. ... "
" ... I enjoyed the way it was written. ... "
" ... Anthony Doerr brings into play all the senses, all the questions and doubts we harbor. ... "
" ... So well written. ... "
" ... The characters were complex yet easy to follow. ... "
" ... If you like war stories, this book was written for you! ... "
" ... I really enjoyed the first half of the book before the ravages of war were detailed. ... "
" ... This is so well written. ... "
Comfort
16war, characters, book, time periods, emotional
+75%
-25%
" ... I would think to myself, man I grasp these characters well enough now, let’s just get on with the action. ... "
" ... as long as a woman is beautiful, guys keep falling her. ... "
" ... It's hard to beat this feel good novel from a few years ago. ... "
" ... I loved the authors writing style. ... "
" ... Two people, both suffer the ravages of war, and we can feel empathy for both of them. ... "
" ... You will "feel" the war, and come to appreciate the war experience in a new way. ... "
" ... Very unusual writing style. ... "
" ... I finish this book with my heart full and tears in my eyes. ... This is not just a story of war, but of people caught in the grips of turmoil that was not of their making, but trying to make a way for themselves. ... "
Ease of Use
14easy to follow, found it difficult, difficult, turner, follow
+79%
-21%
" ... It's fairly easy to follow even though the narrators change so frequently. ... "
" ... An easy and engrossing read. ... "
" ... Its easy reading. ... "
" ... Very entertaining, and an easy read - ten minutes at a time. ... "
" ... The short chapters help make it an easy page-turner. ... "
" ... The characters were complex yet easy to follow. ... "
" ... Difficult, beautiful and delightful. ... "
" ... We must learn from history,or we are doomed to repeat it. ... "
For Travel
13france, europe, wwii, paris, wwii in france
+92%
-8%
" ... This historical fiction brings WWII Europe to life through its characters. ... "
" ... It parallel 2 children's lives going forward from mid-1930's in WW2 Germany and Paris. ... "
" ... This book took me away everyday to Europe during WWll and the alternating story telling by two different perspectives was very well done. ... "
" ... Great story of a blind girl in war-torn France during WWII. ... "
" ... Like a mollusk shell, the story begins in a small way with the close relationships of a few people in Germany, in France. ... "
" ... mostly about WW11 topics in the homeland of France ... "
" ... Made me want to book the next flight to France. ... "
" ... It is a wonderful book that describes the events that occurred in France during various periods of World War II in France relating the two sides -- the German and the French -- by combining magnificently the stories of two families while providing history. ... "
Marketplace
12title, description, characters, author, anthony doerr
+100%
" ... Item even better than described. ... "
" ... I prefer books where the chapters are in chronological order. ... "
" ... Thank you to the author, Anthony Doerr. ... "
" ... Thank you to author. ... "
" ... Thank you, Anthony, for this wonderful book. ... "
" ... I had been to the island, so I was very interested in the description. ... "
" ... the suspense is real. ... "
" ... So thank you, Anthony Doerr, for letting me do that again. ... "
Network
12war, wwii, moving, line, telling
+100%
" ... Excellent story telling. ... "
" ... a very good, suspenseful story . ... "
" ... A very intriguing story . ... "
" ... This is an exceptional story! ... "
" ... A deeply moving story. ... "
" ... The story moved right along. ... "
" ... Moving story, highly recommended. ... "
" ... Amazing writer, and penetrating story! ... "
Gaming
10story, second world war, descriptions, youth, young
+100%
" ... The ending was a surprise, the two heroines finding some happiness at the conclusion of the war. ... "
" ... A wonderful story about love and war. ... "
" ... How mine and others parents survived this war! ... "
" ... Very interesting perspective on Second World War. ... "
" ... Necessary read for anyone interested in tsecond world war. ... "
" ... Many were still children when they entered war. ... "
" ... There are portions and descriptions of war. ... "
" ... It was about the last years before and the times leading up to the Second World War. ... "
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