A review by mrbean
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

dark sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

A lengthy narrative that is as equally intricate as it is cinematic, All the Light We Cannot See dazzles with its purple prose despite having a predictable plot and lacklustre character development. Doerr crafts a realistic atmosphere that is exquisitely picturesque with beautiful writing yet suffers tremendously from verbosity and superfluous descriptors that might detract readers from enjoying the already elaborate, convoluted plot. 
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