[b:All the Light We Cannot See|18143977|All the Light We Cannot See|Anthony Doerr|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1451445646l/18143977._SY75_.jpg|25491300] follows the parallel stories of Marie-Laure, a blind French girl, and Werner, a German orphan, as they grow into teenagers during the Second World War. This book is packed with genuinely beautiful writing. The imagery is out of this world, and I'm completely in awe of [a:Anthony Doerr|28186|Anthony Doerr|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1417812584p2/28186.jpg]. This story is gut-wrenching; Doerr knows just how to build up your hope then tear it down. Definitely worth a read for those interested in the World War II era, it's one of the best historical novels I've read. Truly unforgettable.