“All the Light We Cannot See” is a historical novel by Anthony Doerr set during World War II. It follows the intertwined lives of a blind French girl named Marie-Laure LeBlanc and a German boy named Werner Pfennig. As the war unfolds, Marie-Laure and her father flee Paris, while Werner is recruited by the Nazis for his skills in radio technology. The narrative explores themes of survival, the impact of war, and the power of human connection. The story is rich with imagery and symbolism, highlighting the beauty and darkness of the world through the characters' experiences and choices.