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Meanwhile, Werner, a gifted German boy, is pulled into the conflict due to his talent for engineering. As he is groomed for a role within the German military, the moral dilemmas he faces deepen, forcing him to question the values instilled in him by a nation at war. His path eventually leads him to cross paths with Marie-Laure, adding layers of hope, fear, and humanity to their shared experience.
Amidst the darkness of their circumstances, moments of beauty and kindness emerge, showcasing the enduring strength of the human spirit. The narrative unfolds in a lyrical tapestry, capturing the essence of longing, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds that connect us all, even in the most challenging times.
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This quickly became one of my favourite books right from the beginning. I have never really been into history books, and know the basics but the ironic timing of just finishing The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne Frank - and a couple days later jumping into this book - shed some more light of the time back then during the 1940s during the Nazi Regime. The story line of not only being introduced to this new way of life with very little adjustment period, but also navigating the world as a blind girl - was absolutely mesmerizing. Anthony Doerr put so much detail into life as a blind person, right down to envisioning what colours Marie-Laure sees in her mind as she pictures her own world. Her father dedicated so much time and energy into making her world as accessible for Marie-Laure which absolutely touched my heart. The build up of her uncle who became frozen due to his own past trauma and the way his world slowly opened up because of Marie-Laure was breathtaking.Werner was such a strong character who had such growth through the whole story that I enjoyed the journey of seeing how he and Marie-Laure would eventually cross paths.So many characters played such vital roles in this novel that it had me in the "just one more chapter....." Mindset through almost all of it. Absolutely recommended.
I am angry and sad and ready to scream. This boy holy shit. Like I need to touch some grass because the emotions he pulled out of me? Brooooooo. I have many thoughts about Werner Pfennig. Babe hold my hand cause I am not alright.
Likely one of the most beautifully written novels I'll ever have the pleasure of reading. Every page turn gave me something new to love, and each and every character stole my heart. This is definitely a book I'll come back to again and again.