I quite liked the book,but it was not as good as The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.This is a similar book,but one you will not be able to put down.Happy Reading.
I am so happy today to read all of these reviews! The two other avid readers in my life (my father and sister) adored this book. I read the whole book and at the end I thought was left confused and let down. I gave it 2 stars on Goodreads.
I gave up on it about halfway through. I read a lot of Holocaust fiction but this one did not live up to all the hype for me. I highly recommend The Nightingale though, and there are many other really great books based during this period.
@Lynn agreed! I love The Nightingale and recommend it to all of my friends. Only one friend did not share my opinion about that book. Yet most of my friends also loved All the Light We Cannot See… But differing opinions regarding books lead to interesting discussions
I have just finished it, I liked it but I could appreciate why people would think it was too slow. I thought it was subtle, and made me really empathise with all of the characters, I could see all sides. That’s why I liked it ?
It’s so great that we can all read the same book & get different responses to it! I liked it a lot but I respect that others don’t feel the same as me. I forced myself to finish “Glass Castles” & didn’t enjoy it at all while others thought it was great. Love that we can all share our opinions!
I couldn’t get into it, at all.
200 pages? I knew by like page 50. 😉
I quite liked the book,but it was not as good as The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.This is a similar book,but one you will not be able to put down.Happy Reading.
Glad to hear I wasn’t the only one who couldn’t get into this book.
I couldn’t either
Loved it!
I finished it, but I didn’t understand what all the hype was about. I enjoyed The Nightingale much more.
It gets better. Took me a couple of tries.
I wasn’t impressed with it. I read the whole book and wondered why. I thought it was a waste of at least a week
I’ve tried 3 times. Finally allowed myself to walk away.
I read it about halfway just didn’t get gripped by the story
I am so happy today to read all of these reviews! The two other avid readers in my life (my father and sister) adored this book. I read the whole book and at the end I thought was left confused and let down. I gave it 2 stars on Goodreads.
It is a slow read but I think that’s intentional. There are few suspenseful moments but the overall book isn’t.
I loved it because I was intrigued with subject so the slow pace didn’t bother me.
I tend to like the slower books i liked this one a lot! I’m not a reader who envoys the fast paced thriller type books…
I gave up on it about halfway through. I read a lot of Holocaust fiction but this one did not live up to all the hype for me. I highly recommend The Nightingale though, and there are many other really great books based during this period.
I also read s lot of Holocaust fiction and nonfiction. I liked this so much better than The Nightingale. Interesting how differently we view things.
@Lynn agreed! I love The Nightingale and recommend it to all of my friends. Only one friend did not share my opinion about that book. Yet most of my friends also loved All the Light We Cannot See… But differing opinions regarding books lead to interesting discussions
@Susan, no two people read the same book! That is my mantra!
I wasn’t a fan. To sad.
Rubbish my opinion only
I gave up at 100 pages.
I have just finished it, I liked it but I could appreciate why people would think it was too slow. I thought it was subtle, and made me really empathise with all of the characters, I could see all sides. That’s why I liked it ?
It’s so great that we can all read the same book & get different responses to it! I liked it a lot but I respect that others don’t feel the same as me. I forced myself to finish “Glass Castles” & didn’t enjoy it at all while others thought it was great. Love that we can all share our opinions!
just finished discussion at book club. everyone liked it. good writing
One of my all time favorites….vive le difference ?
I was the same. I cannot understand the hype around it.
I loved it. Couldn’t put it down.
Omg I loved it
I read it a couple of years ago, and found it to be one of only a handful of comtemporary novels that moved me both emotionally and intellectually.
I couln’t get into it.
the last part is the main part. Stick to it, it’s worth.
On my tbr pile
Mine too
and mine
Loved it.
I had a hard time reading it too so I started reading every other chapter, that story line was just more interesting.
Yes and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Best written book I’ve read in a long time.
Yes I read it, but did think it was going to be better than it was.
-i loved it.
I read and enjoyed it.
I loved it.
On my tbr
Lilac girls and the Alice Network were both awesome
The Alice network is an awesome book
I loved it too..
Thanks for the warning!
Hard to get use to the episodic nature of the chapters.
I struggled, but when I finished it, it was worth it ,❤️
I DNF it was awful
Oh I loved it
Omg LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!!
I loved it
I tried twice and so did my husband, just couldn’t stick it either
Nooo, keep going. It’s a good one.
Nooo, keep going. It’s a good one.
OMG.. I loved this book…. Keep reading…
All the back and forth and double back and double forth drove me nuts, but I stuck with it and I’m glad I did. (The end moves fast.)
I really liked it x
I enjoyed it but it’s one of those books that needs your full attention.
I loved it, but we are all different.
I was hooked almost immediately. The ending is incredible.
Loved it!
Loved it!
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