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A review by evergrn
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"Open your eyes and see what you can with them before they close forever."
If I had to sum up my thoughts in one word: Heartbreaking.
Given the time period this story is set in, I knew I had to brace myself for the inevitable. I knew this book is going to hit hard. And it did. There were moments in the story where I found myself crying—not only because of the heartbreak and loss the characters faced, but also because of the small, simple joys they managed to hold on to that made the pain even sharper. It wasn’t just the sadness that got to me; it was the realization that, while this is a work of fiction, they are the realities that countless individuals have had to endure.
I spent an entire week reading it, and it took me longer than expected to finish because it left me feeling so overwhelmed. And that’s when I knew, this is what makes a book truly great. The way it pulls you in, challenges your emotions, and leaves you reflecting long after you've put it down—that’s the mark of a powerful story.
The book does an excellent job of capturing the harshness and sorrow of war, showing how it impacts people’s lives in so many different ways. It paints a vivid picture of the struggles and heartbreak that come with conflict, and how it can tear apart not just cities and families, but also individuals' sense of self and hope. It wasn't just the story but also the beautiful writing also made the book even more powerful. The way the author described everything with such detail and emotion made me feel even more connected to the characters and their experiences. It wasn’t just the story that stood out, but how the words brought everything to life.
If I had to sum up my thoughts in one word: Heartbreaking.
Given the time period this story is set in, I knew I had to brace myself for the inevitable. I knew this book is going to hit hard. And it did. There were moments in the story where I found myself crying—not only because of the heartbreak and loss the characters faced, but also because of the small, simple joys they managed to hold on to that made the pain even sharper. It wasn’t just the sadness that got to me; it was the realization that, while this is a work of fiction, they are the realities that countless individuals have had to endure.
I spent an entire week reading it, and it took me longer than expected to finish because it left me feeling so overwhelmed. And that’s when I knew, this is what makes a book truly great. The way it pulls you in, challenges your emotions, and leaves you reflecting long after you've put it down—that’s the mark of a powerful story.
The book does an excellent job of capturing the harshness and sorrow of war, showing how it impacts people’s lives in so many different ways. It paints a vivid picture of the struggles and heartbreak that come with conflict, and how it can tear apart not just cities and families, but also individuals' sense of self and hope. It wasn't just the story but also the beautiful writing also made the book even more powerful. The way the author described everything with such detail and emotion made me feel even more connected to the characters and their experiences. It wasn’t just the story that stood out, but how the words brought everything to life.