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ms_emily's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
butterfly_bombshell's review against another edition
2.0
This book is so boring. The writing style is very different and weird. I didn't even finish the book because it's so boring. And it's definitely not my genre.
bsmith320's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ninakzz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Me encantó este libro. Las descripciones desde el punto de vista de los personajes son geniales, varían de la manera correcta, especialmente las descripciones de Marie sobre lo que le rodea, considerando su ceguera, describe con olores, con colores que asigna en su mente, con sensaciones, con sonidos. Increíble como la historia va llevando a los personajes a través de los cambios de la época, a la ocupación nazi y la liberación. La guerra es lo que es.
Fue muy triste lo que sucedió con Werner, me habría gustado que se reencontrara con Marie, pero al menos debo decir que fue muy realista.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, War, Violence, Gun violence, Murder, Racial slurs, and Genocide
bespectacled's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
jpwilliams's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jvmilks's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent! Love the characters and intertwining storylines. Beautiful writing - I'll certainly keep an eye out for this author.
jedierin's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
angrzy's review against another edition
3.0
Doerr’s plot follows two young kids through the troubles of WW2, Marie-Laure being a young blind girl fleeing Paris, hiding a magical diamond, and Werner: a bright, conflicted orphan who finds himself amidst Nazi fervor.
This book, though amazingly written, was a mild dissapointment. The language was captivating, but the character development felt off… Despite being surrounded by extreme Nazism but also bystanders (such as Jutta and Fredrick) I never felt Werner’s internal conflict, until he kills the young girl. Werner’s death seems confusing and unsatisfying. Marie-Laure’s personality seemed to consist of curiousity and longing for her father, and that’s about it- not very realistic for a 16 year old girl. The ending wasn’t what I was searching for.
However, I’d like to end this on a a good note- despite said traits, the story was incredibly captivating. I truly felt like I was living the story along with the characters. The switching of perspectives was an excellent choice, and added to the story itself. I’m sure this book can be analyzed even more, and I’m certain I missed many metaphors that add to the reading experience. This book got me out of a pretty long reading slump and left me thinking about it for the rest of the day-
Open your eyes, and see what you can with them before they close forever.
This book, though amazingly written, was a mild dissapointment. The language was captivating, but the character development felt off… Despite being surrounded by extreme Nazism but also bystanders (such as Jutta and Fredrick) I never felt Werner’s internal conflict, until he kills the young girl. Werner’s death seems confusing and unsatisfying. Marie-Laure’s personality seemed to consist of curiousity and longing for her father, and that’s about it- not very realistic for a 16 year old girl. The ending wasn’t what I was searching for.
However, I’d like to end this on a a good note- despite said traits, the story was incredibly captivating. I truly felt like I was living the story along with the characters. The switching of perspectives was an excellent choice, and added to the story itself. I’m sure this book can be analyzed even more, and I’m certain I missed many metaphors that add to the reading experience. This book got me out of a pretty long reading slump and left me thinking about it for the rest of the day-
Open your eyes, and see what you can with them before they close forever.
mickenzie's review against another edition
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75