All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this beautifully written novel weaves together the lives of two young people during World War II — Marie-Laure, a blind French girl fleeing Nazi-occupied Paris, and Werner, a German boy whose talent with radios draws him into the heart of the war.

Told in luminous, shifting chapters, the story explores:
• The invisible forces that shape our lives
• The power of human connection in dark times
• Survival, moral choice, and resilience
• The idea that even in war, there is light we cannot see

Doerr’s prose is lyrical and immersive, inviting us to slow down and notice the details — sound, touch, silence, and the unseen threads that connect people across distance and circumstance.

For our first meeting, consider reflecting on:
• How does the novel define “light”?
• What does it say about fate versus choice?
• Which character felt most complex or morally conflicted to you?
• How does structure (short chapters, shifting perspectives) shape your experience as a reader?

We’re looking forward to a thoughtful, lively discussion about this unforgettable novel.

Happy reading — and we’ll see you on the first Tuesday of the month! 📚✨