All the light we cannot see by A Doerr

I agree. I read this book probably two years ago. It leaves a lasting impression on the mind and heart.

It’s on my wish list, always happy to get recommendations, Thankyou cherrylady

I've read it, several years ago now, I liked it a lot, but maybe not amongst my absolute favourites for me, nevertheless, I'd certainly recommend it.

A book club choice a couple of years ago - everybody raved about it - except me. It left me cold.

I found it slow, dull, and boring with too many short chapters.

I loved it and felt very involved with the characters. I might read it again before long.

Yes, a marvellous book and fantastically well written, I am in awe of such writers.I read it about four years ago I think, and will read it again at some point.I recommend it to everybody.

Yes I agree, wonderful book. I read it a few years ago now and still remember the plot which can’t be said for every book I read!

The was our book club read before Covid. Every one of us loved it. I thoroughly recommend 'Where the Crawdads Sing', if none of you have read it.

Agree. Wonderful book. He has written a nice autobiography of his year spent in Italy with his wife and baby twins. It’s called Four seasons in Rome and is a lovely read, beautifully written.

Ditto Crawdads !

I am on holiday and am reading Normal People. The other book I brought with me was Where the crawdads sing.

It’s on my pile of books to be read, so I’ll push it up to the top on your recommendation. Before that though I’ve two to read for my next reading group. I’ve nearly finished Hamnet, which I love, and the other is the crawdads one, which I’ve still to buy. I’d best crack on with it.

I loved this book, and made my DH read it (he's not much of a reader!) We read it the year we went to France, and we took the ferry from Jersey to St Malo. It really made the story come alive when you can picture the setting.

Where the Crawdads sing is now one of my favourite books.
How long can I wait to read it again ?

Only read a third of Crawdads and gave up as nothing much was happening. I know I am in the minority. I didn’t like Wolf Hall either, but did enjoy the tv adaptation.

I started reading the Jojo Moyes books this year, usually not my style of book ‘romances’ but I remember all her storylines and characters.

I agree, fabulous book enjoyed by all my book clubbers.
I'll also second Crawdads which was beautifully written and Normal people.

I trust you lot! I have just ordered the. Rawdads one from the library and downloaded the Light one to start reading tonight! Thanks for the information,much appreciated

Rawdads=Crawdads

Just finished ‘All the Light we cannot See’and thought it was a wonderful book,very moving.

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i think this was one of the books i heard discussed on radio 4.
they discuss 3 books, the presenter is a woman, and last time the two reviewers were youngish-sounding women too.
i enjoyed the discussion, but now i can't remember which book was which.
is the light one set in paris. about a man, and his room, and pigeon.

Reading a Crawdads now, I love it. Very different though I keep thinking of To Kill A Mockingbird.