All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There is something so genuine and honest about historical fiction novels that I love. All the Light We Cannot See is no exception. The chronology threw me slightly off-guard initially, but the puzzle pieces together towards the latter half. The short chapters left me longing for more from Marie-Laure and Werner. I became very attached to Marie-Laure quickly. Although blind, she adapts and learns to navigate effectively. Her wit and quick thinking is astonishing and admirable.

I particularly loved how Werner's and Marie-Laure's lives are connected; yet, they both do not know of the overlaps and only meet briefly.

Science and technology play a key role in the plot development. If you are interested in science theory and scientific history, this book is for you. Doerr weaves the two beautifully together while telling a touching story of WWII.

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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love stories that are told from an unconventional perspective. In this case, Death is the narrator. Zusak puts a very interesting spin on Death, even sarcastic and humorous at times. It puts a lighter spin on a emotionally heavy historic time period.

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