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This area is for discussion about the May 2024 book selection, All the Light We Cannot See, while we are reading it.

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This book has some of the most beautiful writing in it. I can actually feel the love of nature and the profound way Marie Laure views the world. She’s definitely my favorite point of view in this book.

I am still reading it, but this book is something else. It's like Doerr reached into my soul and just shook it up. The way he describes everything, from Marie-Laure navigating her blindness to Werner's struggles in Nazi Germany, it's just so vivid and real. Total goosebumps. It's one of those books that sticks with you, you know?

Jessi wrote: "This book has some of the most beautiful writing in it. I can actually feel the love of nature and the profound way Marie Laure views the world. She’s definitely my favorite point of view in this b..."

Agree! The writing is incredibly beautiful

Has anyone read other books by this Author? I am curious if his writing in all novels is so deep and touching that you can feel as if you truly know the characters.

One of my favorite things about this is the bond between Marie Laure and Daniel. He devotes his life to making his daughter’s life easier and more fulfilling. He teaches her how to navigate the city and builds a miniature model of the city so she can feel the world in her hands. Marie Laure is resilient and a truly an inspiring character for me. She is the heart and soul of this story.

I also enjoyed Werner’s story as well. He’s a brilliant boy who’s curious about how machines work and doesn’t care about glory and the propaganda that’s being taught to the kids. He wants to use his talents for something good. I think in a different time he would have been a famous scientist. His relationship with his sister Jutta is very touching.

Julie wrote: "Has anyone read other books by this Author? I am curious if his writing in all novels is so deep and touching that you can feel as if you truly know the characters."

I have not but I’ve had Cloud Cuckoo Land on my list for a while. I need to read it. I do love the writing in this one.

Cloud Cuckoo Land is also a great one from Doerr! It has a lot more characters in it and the story spans quite a few genres , history , sci fi , thriller. I want to read The Shell Collector since I heard Marie Laure was based on a character there I think .

I'm so glad to hear that about Cloud Cuckoo Land. I quickly added that on my TBR list after finishing. If Doerr keeps his writing style consistent, I'm confident I'll enjoy it as well.

I had not heard that The Shell Collector had the Mail Laure character in it. I’m adding it to my TBR list now! I have a hold on Cloud Cuckoo Land with the library. I have 3 different library cards and the soonest available is “several months�. For a book a few years old that is surprising. I have read that it is a difficult read. I will need to ensure I’m in focus mode to begin that reading journey.

I'm now at p. 217. I agree that Doerr's use of language is beautiful. Marie-Laure's love of the natural world through her other senses is wonderfully captured, and I like how she and Etienne are forming a bond as he reads to her from Darwin's travels.

I've listened to the audiobook, and that's where I experienced the beautiful language. Also loved the Netflix mini-series. Reading your comments here is prompting me to pick up the actual book so I can experience it all again. Alas, so many titles on the TBR pile.

This book is taking me a while....but that's ok as it's written so beautifully.

I am into the groove of reading - and one heartbreak so far. (view spoiler)[ Frederick being pinned as the weakest until the recruits decide it's time to force him out of training camp - holding onto the hope that Marie-Laure will reunite with her father (hide spoiler)]

I recommend this book to so many people. The use of language is so beautiful but it also has such strong character development.