All the Light We Cannot See: A Sidekick to the Anthony Doerr Novel

Can't get enough of Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See? Immerse yourself in his world and discover hidden treasures with this sidekick.

Warning: This is an independent companion to All the Light We Cannot See, meant to enhance your experience of the novel. If you have not yet bought Anthony Doerr's novel, make sure to purchase it before buying this unofficial sidekick.

Blind since early childhood, Marie-Laure is only 12 years old when she is forced to flee her home as the Nazis occupy France. Werner, a German orphan, has a talent for fixing radios - a talent that the Nazi government is all too eager to embrace. As Anthony Doerr masterfully sweeps us forward, backward, and forward again in time, the lives of these two individuals weave together, intersecting at the bombing of Saint-Malo.

With this sidekick, you'll:

Discover some of the novel's fascinating hidden gems

Spend some more time with the characters you've come to know and love

Learn what you might have missed on your first read of Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See

Explore a possible alternate ending and imagine ideas for a sequel

Get a chance to discuss the book with other savvy listeners on our exclusive forum.

Sidekicks are entertaining and insightful companions, filled with delightful commentary and thought-provoking questions. Readers have raved that Dave Eagle's sidekicks "really put you in touch with the many layers of the novel", "keep you entertained even longer", and are "perfect if you want a vivid understanding of the story". Designed to be listened to side by side with the novels they complement, they'll give you even more reasons to love some of today's best books.