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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows (Paperback, 2010)
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It's 1946 and author Juliet Ashton can't think what to write next. Out of the blue, she receives a letter from Dawsey Adams of Guernsey - by chance, he's acquired a book that once belonged to her - and, spurred on by their mutual love of reading, they begin a correspondence. When Dawsey reveals that he is a member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, her curiosity is piqued and it's not long before she begins to hear from other members. As letters fly back and forth with stories of life in Guernsey under the German Occupation, Juliet soon realizes that the society is every bit as extraordinary as its name.Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-139781408810262
eBay Product ID (ePID)92775160
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
AuthorMary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicBooks
Publication Year2010
Number of Pages256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height198mm
Item Width129mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorMary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 10 Sep, 2018Most favourable review
A romantic and funny read that doesn't make light of the hardships and complexity of war
This novel in letters is about Juliet Ashton who arrives on Guernsey from fast and fashionable London to study the island and the people behind a whimsically named book club founded during the Nazi occupation. I wish I was able to write letters as bighearted, humane and funny as the ones written by Juliet and her old and new friends, of which there are many. Indeed, the novel is populated with a large number of well-meaning and less well-meaning characters who truly make the island come alive. It's a romantic and funny read, while it doesn't spare the reader the hardships and complexity of war. I recommend it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 09 Oct, 2019Most critical review
Really good chronological presentation of events.
I had seen the movie and it got me really interested to read the book as, from experience, there's much more you can get from the book (or maybe it's just me), I simply prefer the book better. Anyway, there's a lot of tit bits of information about the occupation of Guernsey and I kept going to google to look things up in more detail. So, in effect, quite apart from the story within the book itself, the book sort of triggered me to seek out more information, I wanted to know more about what really was going on during those few years.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Jul, 2018
Words fail, just read it
Loveliest book I have read in a while. Not only sweet and very funny, but also serious and sad. The book also gives interesting historical information and is a treasure for anyone who loves books.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 01 Nov, 2018
Sublime
This is the best book I have read this year & I read a lot. I loved that it was written in correspondence style, anyone who has read & enjoyed 84 Charing Cross Road will relish this. I also found the characters compelling & identified with several, I laughed, cried & marvelled at the stoicism shown by the people of this beautiful island. My copy is fairly battered & I have bought this one for my daughter as a gift.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 15 Jun, 2017
Factual with a humerous storyline too.
Not my usual type of book but as they are making a film about it in this area I thought I should read it. I enjoyed finding out about Guernsey during World War 2.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Sep, 2018
Amazing book
Excellent story, by a great writer, compelling story, made into a film. Would highly recommend it, read the book first, then watch the film. Enjoy.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Nov, 2019
Interesting book to read
Possibly more interesting because we had just returned from a holiday in Guernsey which made it appropriate when mentioning various places we had visited.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 May, 2020
A very interesting book
A really interesting book...much better than the film. Full of historical detail but the authors have interwoven it lightly. Recommended.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Aug, 2018
An easy involving read
This is a very pleasant, enjoyable and easy read. It is rather light but there is nothing wrong with that. It is very informative about the German occupation of Guernsey in WW2.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Sep, 2019
Interesting and compelling.
Unusual format of storytelling, with the use of letters being exchanged.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
