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A review by chelsloukelly
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
5.0
5/5 Stars: ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ by Anthony Doerr.
→ Age Range: Adult.
→ Genre: World War II, Historical Fiction.
→ Trigger Warnings: Antisemitism, Torture, Rape.
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★★★
→ Setting: ★★★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★★
General Comments: Morality, Science, and Nazi occupation; a fable of technological liberation against the backdrop of War. It surmounts stylistic inadequacies and ultimately defies one’s better judgement; an unusual edifice, offers an alternative way to harness both science and innate goodness. The attention to detail is magnificent; capturing the sights and sounds of Germany and France. Vivid and whimsical.
Favourite Quote: ‘Open your eyes and see what you can with them before they close forever.’
Time Read: Three Days.
→ Audiobook: Yes.
→ Audiobook Narrator: Julie Teal.
→ Age Range: Adult.
→ Genre: World War II, Historical Fiction.
→ Trigger Warnings: Antisemitism, Torture, Rape.
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★★★
→ Setting: ★★★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★★
General Comments: Morality, Science, and Nazi occupation; a fable of technological liberation against the backdrop of War. It surmounts stylistic inadequacies and ultimately defies one’s better judgement; an unusual edifice, offers an alternative way to harness both science and innate goodness. The attention to detail is magnificent; capturing the sights and sounds of Germany and France. Vivid and whimsical.
Favourite Quote: ‘Open your eyes and see what you can with them before they close forever.’
Time Read: Three Days.
→ Audiobook: Yes.
→ Audiobook Narrator: Julie Teal.