All the Light We Cannot See (Large Print / Paperback)
May 2014 Indie Next List
“The French girl cannot see, but she can hear, feel, and explore the world around her like a budding naturalist. The German boy has no parents, but he teaches himself how coils of copper can receive lessons of love and learning. It's World War II, however, and the potential of thousands of children will be unrealized or thwarted. Will a mythical gemstone save them or unite them? Gorgeously written, Doerr's epic tale brings alive the beauty of two souls, their quest for learning, the turbulent times they cannot control, and the rock that mysteriously guides their fate.”
— Harriett Logan, Loganberry Books, Shaker Hts, OH
Staff Reviews
Clearly the best novel I've read in the last few years, this stunning masterwork engages every sense in telling the heartbreaking tale of two children growing up on opposite sides of WWII. The structure begs you to read on and with wild abandon, time stands still as you eagerly await the inevitable collision of the characters' lives. This book would be an easy crossover to young adult audience, as well as for those who remember the 1940s. Our book clubs will be clamoring for this! Absolutely wonderful!
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