All The Light We Cannot See

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A gripping and beautifully crafted novel about a blind French girl and a German boy whose lives intersect during the turmoil of World War II. Their stories reveal the resilience of the human spirit amid the chaos of occupied France.

A powerful tale of survival and connection in the face of war.

Winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and a National Book Award finalist, this New York Times bestseller also received the prestigious Carnegie Medal for Fiction. The story follows Marie-Laure, who has been blind since she was six, navigating a world full of intricate mazes. Her father creates a detailed miniature of a Paris neighborhood to help her find her way home. He also protects an invaluable diamond housed in the Museum of Natural History.

As the Nazis invade Paris, Marie-Laure and her father seek refuge in a walled coastal city. Meanwhile, Werner, a German orphan destined for a life in the mines, discovers hope through a broken radio. This discovery catches the attention of the Hitler Youth and changes the course of his life.

This deeply moving novel weaves together the lives of Marie-Laure and Werner, shining a light on the ways people strive to show kindness and humanity even in the darkest times.

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