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sanniviivimarjaana's review against another edition
3.0
Kauniisti kirjoitettu teos. Ensimmäinen lukemani sotaromaani. Sinänsä virheetön kokonaisuus, mutta jotain syvyyttä tästä puuttui. Keskittyi ehkä omaan makuun turhan paljon kuvailevaan kerrontaan. Epäkronologinen järjestys ei tuonut tarinaan juurikaan lisäarvoa; päinvastoin se hämmensi lukijaa. Hahmot eivät sen koommin kehittyneet tarinan myötä. Tavallaan tämä teki tarinasta uskottavamman, mutta toisaalta teos oli muutenkin sekoitus fiktiivistä historiaa ja fantasiaa, joten ei sitä voi kovin realistiseksikaan kutsua. Kirja oli täynnä paperilla koskettavia teemoja. Itse en kuitenkaan löytänyt tähän kiintopistettä, enkä siten oikein tuntenutkaan mitään. Ei huono, mutta ei niin hyvä, kuin odotin. Lukukokemus jätti käteen hämmennyksen siitä, että onko ''vika'' kirjassa vai lukijassa.
lovelyday2day's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the overall plot of the book and enjoyed the middle part but did not like the short chapter structure. It took 200+ pages to get into it. Probably would not have finished if not a book club book.
keebie_eebie's review against another edition
5.0
Probably one of the most interesting and well written books I’ve read.
mitchreadssumbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Never did I think I would learn so much about the transistor radio. Whether across radiowaves or the pages of a book, communication is what makes us human, and what connects across all divides.
All the Light is a splendid tale of two children's lives through the rise and fall of WWII. This provides a fresh perspective on the untold stories of life during the war. It's equal parts joyous and tragic, and - like someone who's lost a family member during the war - keeps you desperate for more time with the characters you meet.
All the Light is a splendid tale of two children's lives through the rise and fall of WWII. This provides a fresh perspective on the untold stories of life during the war. It's equal parts joyous and tragic, and - like someone who's lost a family member during the war - keeps you desperate for more time with the characters you meet.
staceyrvaughan's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully written book not only in the prose but also in the chapter set-up. I loved how it quickly flowed from one character's point of view to the next.
namrata_jain's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed the format of the book, small chapters focused on individual characters. Sometimes I would get impatient, if I was really into a characters story and it would end in a page, but generally, this writing style kept me engaged and excited. The characters themselves are very lovable- makes one root for them. Also loved that the brutality of the war is showcased in an indirect manner- through the journey of the characters. It's definitely an emotional book though and broke my heart a couple times. With the characters, I found myself looking back at their beautiful past, hoping they get another chance to live that. Another reason I loved this book is that it didn't skimp on the technical details, letting the reader choose how much they want to invest in it.
andsharman's review against another edition
1.0
I never finished this book. I found the pace very slow. The present tense prose was irritating. The jack- booted Nazis were cliched.
hrithiknaha's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0