"All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
Another WWII book that I loved!
This is the story of two lives that become intertwined during the war. Both are teenagers, one a blind girl and the other a young Nazi soldier.
I couldn't imagine life in this era, in Europe. The uncertainty of what was happening as radio and newspapers were banned, the lies told by the government as most were living in poverty from decreased rations. It was such a crazy time.
The book takes you through the height of the war, before so many were brainwashed by Hitler's teachings to when new soldiers were oblivious to the wrongs they were being taught and killing was just a way of life. The young soldier we follow is brought into the war based on his ability with radios. He already has his doubts on the treatment of others and he sees first hand what happens when you stand up against the Nazi soldiers.
The girl has her father taken away by a greedy soldier that wants a special jewel that the museum has hidden from the Nazi's. She lives out the war with her uncle and caretaker and suffers so much loss but chooses rebellion also. For being blind, she proves to be a heroine and disability does not overshadow what's right and wrong.
As with any war book I read, I'm always left with the same question: when will WWIII begin?
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