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A beautiful story. It is rare to encounter a book that does such a good job painting the scenes in your mind - you really felt like you were there and got to know the characters and the people they came across. I generally love WWII books and movies, but wasn't sure if I'd like one featuring a blind girl and a young Nazi radio operator - but he brings a lot of life to them.
That said, the novel drifts around a lot, and the plotline jumping forward and backward in time drove me nuts.
I thought a ...more
That said, the novel drifts around a lot, and the plotline jumping forward and backward in time drove me nuts.
I thought a ...more
Brilliant, heart-wrenching, just about perfect.
The plot of the book is only scratching the surface of this novel. The inner thoughts of the characters are rich in: history, metaphor, angst, science, greed, friendship and of course, love. I found the narrative spark my own thoughts about the situations the characters were in and wonder what I would do in each case.
The characters come alive in all their complexity.
Sorry, I just cannot find the words to describe my enjoyment of this novel. You won't be sorry to have spent the time reading this ...more
The characters come alive in all their complexity.
Sorry, I just cannot find the words to describe my enjoyment of this novel. You won't be sorry to have spent the time reading this ...more
What is it about this awkwardly plot-dominated, cliché-ridden novel that captivates so many?
Beautifully written, with characters you wish you could call friends. Warning: sad ending.
Plenty has already been said about this book, and I liked it a lot, for the most part. I'll just say that the audio version was lovely to listen to.
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This is a favorite that has stuck with me. I’ll probably want to read this WWII story again about the blind girl and the radios.
Wonderful, epic tale!
Mar 24, 2014
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