It is a beautifully written WWII story, historical fiction, one of my favourite genres. Doerr skillfully transports us to France and Germany with the storyline shifting back and forth between Marie-Laure, the blind young daughter of a master locksmith who works in a Paris museum, and a German orphan, Werner, who has a fascination for radios. He becomes quite adept at building and repairing radios and his skill earns him a place at one of Hitler's brutal training academies for youth; before long he is involved in tracking the resistance...
When the Nazis move into Paris, Marie-Laure and her father escape to Normandy to seek refuge with
her great-uncle, a recluse who lives in the old walled section of St. Malo. Marie-Laure has no idea her father is carrying with him a treasure from the museum, a priceless diamond which has a legend of immortality...
I don't want to give away any more of this fascinating story, but no doubt you have figured out that eventually the two protaganists meet; Doerr skilfully weaves the two story threads together near the end. I hope I have told you enough to pique your interest; you won't be disappointed if you buy, beg or borrow this book. Doerr's writing is masterful, his command of the English language is admirable, the character development is wonderful, the description vivid.
5 stars from this book lover. I won't be at all surprised if this ends up being my favourite read of the year...
Peace,
Linda
"Some books you read. Some books you enjoy. But some books just swallow you up, heart and soul."
~ Joanne Harris
6 comments:
Sounds interesting! This week I read a book by Peter May, "The black house", set on the island of Lewis off the coast of Scotland - a really good read, if you like mysteries.
I always look forward to your book reviews. Looks like a good one!.
Thank you the recommendation! My local library has ebooks available an I've placed my hold for a copy. But it could take several months before I can read it!
I'll put this on my reading list. I am reading a good book called A Touch of Stardust by Kate Alcott that I think you would like! Happy reading! Hugs, Diane
I read this too. It's awesome, isn't it.
I went back and looked for your review of this book. I found it at a book sale recently and I finished it...just a few minutes ago! OH MY! It's one of those stories that you will never forget! It really should be a book everyone reads....anyone over 16. I'm off to add it to my goodreads list. I just wanted you to know I read it and will give it 5 stars too! Hugs, Diane
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