Rating: 5.00 (1 ratings)
First published 2014
As WWII devastates Europe, a blind French girl and a German radio prodigy's paths converge in the historic town of Saint-Malo. Marie-Laure and Werner's shared experiences of loss and longing bind them together, even as they navigate moral complexities in a world torn apart. With breathtaking prose, Doerr weaves an unforgettable story of humanity's capacity for both cruelty and compassion.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, coming-of-age, world-war-ii
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Paris, Saint-Malo, Germany, France
Period: World War II, German Occupation, 1940-1945
531 pages · Paperback · Scribner