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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
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" I wonder how the book got to Guernsey? Perhaps there is some sort of secret homing instinct in books that brings them to their perfect readers." January 1946: London is emerging from the shadow of the Second World War, and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for her next book subject. Who could imagine
… More »" I wonder how the book got to Guernsey? Perhaps there is some sort of secret homing instinct in books that brings them to their perfect readers." January 1946: London is emerging from the shadow of the Second World War, and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for her next book subject. Who could imagine that she would find it in a letter from a man she's never met, a native of the island of Guernsey, who has come across her name written inside a book by Charles Lamb.... As Juliet and her new correspondent exchange letters, Juliet is drawn into the world of this man and his friends--and what a wonderfully eccentric world it is. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society--born as a spur-of-the-moment alibi when its members were discovered breaking curfew by the Germans occupying their island--boasts a charming, funny, deeply human cast of characters, from pig farmers to phrenologists, literature lovers all. Juliet begins a remarkable correspondence with the society's members, learning about their island, their taste in books, and the impact the recent German occupation has had on their lives. Captivated by their stories, she sets sail for Guernsey, and what she finds will change her forever. Written with warmth and humor as a series of letters, this novel is a celebration of the written word in all its guises, and of finding connection in the most surprising ways. From the Hardcover edition.
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Add a CommentThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society was one of the best novels that I have every read. It was very enjoyable! FP
Educational, WW ll era, 1st part letter form.
Movie adaptation set for release in 2013 starring Kate Winslet http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1289403/
First off, I LOVE the quirky title! I was slightly hesitant about the style at first - the story unfolds by way of letters - but I quickly got used to the style and came to really enjoy the very unique ways the characters in the book look at life under German occupation during the second World War. Given the setting, the stories are at times heart-breaking, but they are also often humorous (I broke out in laughter on multiple occasions), and the optimism and resilience of the characters carried the day in the end. Superb story-telling and a very enjoyable must-read!
This was by far one of our book club's unanimous favourites ever; people loved it! It was recommended to me by my other and grandmother, and while it can be initially hard to get into, stay with it! The writing style is different than most novels in that each chapter is made up of letters. But once you find the rhythm you will be swept away by the most endearing characters and a fascinating perspective on the war. It will leave you longing for more of the same and leave a sweet taste in your mouth.
I loved this book. The style was refreshingly different. I could n't wait to read the next letter..the anticipation of receiving an old fashioned letter is lost in this instant electronic age. Plus I learnt about the occupation of the Channel Islands during the war. Great read.
A fun, fast read that was also educational. I hadn't heard about the occupation of the channel islands during WWII, so it was an enlightening read!
Took a while to "get into". Once I did,the denouement came quickly and then it was over with me wanting more to the story. However, very good read!
A mostly fun and fast read, with some interesting history behind it (bet you most people don't know about the occupation of the Channel islands by the Germans.) I'm not sure that the book itself doesn't suffer a bit from the over reliance on the romance subplot(s) but the authors manage to make the epistolary format work well and succeed in building interesting characters. If you can't figure out how it's going to end, well you aren't paying attention - and it ends far to neatly, but it is an enjoyable and occasionally laugh out loud read with a moving core (which if given precedence over the romance might have tipped this from good to great.)
I love this book! Excellent writing and a great historical backdrop. Too bad the author died before she got to see her completed project.