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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society | 
 enlarge | Authors: Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows
Publisher: The Dial Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  222 reviews
Sales Rank: 21
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.8 x 1
ISBN: 0385340990
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780385340991
ASIN: 0385340990
Publication Date: July 29, 2008
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Product Description
“ 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.
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 Better than the best October 5, 2008
This is a really marvelous book. But before you read it, look at a map, and see where the Channel Islands are in relation to France (occupied by the Germans 1941 to 1945) and England. And then get into this book - just letters, diaries, journal entries, but still enthralling. A reviewer thought the second half weeker - absolutely not. With the absolutely most delightful proposal of marriage at the end. No, I don't read "women's books" or romances (not if I can help it), history & science & science fiction and fantasy is more my style, but this one was interesting from the start and more and more enthralling as it continued.
a feel good book October 5, 2008
I really enjoyed this book. It's format was different - written entirely in letters to the characters of the book.
The plot was interesting - and the location - the Channel Islands are a place I've never read about.
The historical context was interesting. The character development was not as in depth as many books I've read, but, there was development through letters about and from each of the people in the book.
I have recommended this book to my daughter - it is definitely worth reading.
A Great Afternoon Read October 5, 2008
I mistakenly ordered two copies of this book and I am so glad I did, now there is an extra one to give to a dear friend. I got it one afternoon when I was looking for something good to read after some very heavy and depressing reading and was lucky to have it in the right place at the right time. It took me one afternoon: What a lovely afternoon it was!
Usualy books written in the epistolary style get dull and boged down, this book keep its pace and its fresh charm all along. The plot moved along and the twists and surprises all came at just the right time. The characters are well defined and identifiable all along the plot line.
I recomend it for the sheer pleasure of reading.
Rita Sasso
a great feel-good read October 5, 2008
The jazzy title captures your attention and the book holds you til the end. And you feel good having read this story.
Get Ready to Enter the Quaint Life of Guernsey October 5, 2008
Each sitting, I looked forward to the letters between characters. For me, reading about WWII on a more "personal" level was fascinating. Great characters even though the plot was somewhat predictable. I felt completely envious and wanted to transport to Guernsey also.
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