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lindsayaunderwood's review
4.0
This book was just downright adorable. I listened to the audiobook, which I literally never do, and was so glad I did. The story is told in the form of letters to and from the characters and the audiobook has a different actor reading each letter in their soothing accents. Now I want to visit Guernsey!
lindnkel's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jennshappyplace's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! I’m not sure if I’ve ever read an epistolary novel of all letters (and telegrams) and no dialogue (except that captured in the letters). It took a little while to get a handle on all the different characters, their voices and their relationships, however, once I got that all figured out I was totally in and couldn’t stop listening. I highly recommend this audio version because there were 5 different narrators which I thought was really entertaining. Of course I’m sure the physical book would be great too. I watched the movie years ago and I remember really liking it but I plan to watch it again now that I’ve read and loved the book.
hoofbeats_and_heas's review
5.0
Fantastic story and I loved that it’s written and told all in letters between different people. Can’t wait to watch the movie too!
midwifereading's review
5.0
Now, THIS is a book about books! I have recently read three others that claimed to be about books, but merely used them as plot devices, or took place in a bookstore. Guernsey takes us into the heart of what makes books great: their ability to connect one human to another in unexpected and even miraculous ways. Or their ability to open our minds, comfort our souls, and help us feel a little less alone in the world.
This book is filled with some of the most real characters I have ever met in literature. They are each true to life, unique, and lovely. It's all at once hilarious and melancholy, in the way that laughter after a funeral is.
The only other epistolary novel I have read is Anne of Windy Poplars, so this was a new experience for me. I loved every page. Every character. It's beautiful, heartbreaking, honest, sweet, lighthearted, serious, and fresh!
I find myself dreaming of visiting Guernsey someday.
This book is filled with some of the most real characters I have ever met in literature. They are each true to life, unique, and lovely. It's all at once hilarious and melancholy, in the way that laughter after a funeral is.
The only other epistolary novel I have read is Anne of Windy Poplars, so this was a new experience for me. I loved every page. Every character. It's beautiful, heartbreaking, honest, sweet, lighthearted, serious, and fresh!
I find myself dreaming of visiting Guernsey someday.
rereader33's review
4.0
What a fun and delightful read! Learning about the Guernsey Occupation from a bevy of fun and admirable characters was a joyous experience. I would easily recommend this novel to anyone, especially historical fiction fans.
abarnhart's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
abbywebb's review against another edition
4.0
A book entirely comprised of letters. I'm not convinced that I would prefer to read a book of this style again in the future, but [b:The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society|2728527|The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society|Mary Ann Shaffer|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41%2BRq4l8szL._SL75_.jpg|2754161] was an excellent read.
The letters were mainly written by or to Juliet, a notable (yet fictional) London author in post-war 1946. She was searching for an interesting new topic for a book to write when a stranger sent her a letter from Guernsey.
After corresponding with several members or the Guersey Literary and Potato Peel Society, Juliet manages to take a holiday of sorts to Guernsey to meet her new penpals and do research for her next book.
The characters relate their stories of the German occupation in Guernsey during the war in a rather realistic way. Overall the book was light-hearted; however, at times I felt horrible for some of the memories the characters shared about the war.
This was an excellent read and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a light read about a past era or for those wanting to learn more about WWII and/or Guernsey. My only issue with the book was that it was written with American spellings meanwhile the characters were all from England (except one). Maybe this is a minor detail, but it certainly irks the linguist in me.
The letters were mainly written by or to Juliet, a notable (yet fictional) London author in post-war 1946. She was searching for an interesting new topic for a book to write when a stranger sent her a letter from Guernsey.
After corresponding with several members or the Guersey Literary and Potato Peel Society, Juliet manages to take a holiday of sorts to Guernsey to meet her new penpals and do research for her next book.
The characters relate their stories of the German occupation in Guernsey during the war in a rather realistic way. Overall the book was light-hearted; however, at times I felt horrible for some of the memories the characters shared about the war.
This was an excellent read and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a light read about a past era or for those wanting to learn more about WWII and/or Guernsey. My only issue with the book was that it was written with American spellings meanwhile the characters were all from England (except one). Maybe this is a minor detail, but it certainly irks the linguist in me.
jgraydee's review against another edition
4.0
I found this book very difficult in the beginning -- Shaffer just jumps in with her characters, and there are so many of them in the beginning. But the story is worth the effort to get into it. Shaffer develops her characters in such a complete way that you really begin to empathize with them. The letters in the story are charming, and make me wish that letter writing has not become a lost art. The story is a charming, relaxing tale.