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the_heathered_library's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
appaloosa05's review against another edition
5.0
A lovely read (listen). Serious where it needed to be, but also humorous and a lot of fun. I appreciated the multiple narrators for the audiobook who lent their voices to the many characters. All of the characters were well-written, I think my favorites were Dawsey & Isola. The epistolary format worked so well to tell this story.
haleymk's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
giuliamelanie's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
relaxing
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
4.5
wilde_read's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Cosy.
alyh2000's review against another edition
4.0
The book was written entirely in letter form. Initially, this was confusing trying to sort out who all of the characters were. After a short while, however, I began to feel as if I were part of the story.
kateburstein31's review against another edition
5.0
What an incredibly charming story, creatively written as a series of letters between the various characters. I felt I really got to know the characters and so greatly enjoyed learning details about each of their lives and how they all came together during a difficult time. I’d love to read a sequel!
hansenillustrations's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
sandiet's review against another edition
5.0
This quirky titled book is a history lesson told to us this time, in a series of letters. Taking place in 1946 the story centers on writer Juliet Ashton. London is recovering from the effects of World War II and she’s lost her apartment and all of her books. Her writing career has been going well, but now she needs a new subject for her next book. Juliet receives a letter from a founding member of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society and starts to wonder if she’s found material for her next book. Subsequent letters she receives from various members of the society, tells the stories of their island, their love of books, how the society came to be and of the German occupation of Guernsey. The letters intrigue Juliet so much she decides to take a trip to Guernsey and by doing so embarks on a remarkable journey of friendship and discovery and eventually love.
The main character is Juliet, but the reader gets to know everyone through these letters just as Juliet does. The book is both humorous and heart-wrenching and reveals a segment of history that I’m sure not many of us know. I had never heard of Guernsey until I read this book and a co-worker mentioned that it is part of several islands in the English Channel.
The book was the debut novel for Mary Ann Shaffer but she died before it was published in 2008. It is quite a shame because I believe we would have been treated to some lovely books with a refreshing tone and perspective. Her niece Annie Barrows, also a writer did the rewrites requested by the editor after she passed away.
The main character is Juliet, but the reader gets to know everyone through these letters just as Juliet does. The book is both humorous and heart-wrenching and reveals a segment of history that I’m sure not many of us know. I had never heard of Guernsey until I read this book and a co-worker mentioned that it is part of several islands in the English Channel.
The book was the debut novel for Mary Ann Shaffer but she died before it was published in 2008. It is quite a shame because I believe we would have been treated to some lovely books with a refreshing tone and perspective. Her niece Annie Barrows, also a writer did the rewrites requested by the editor after she passed away.
byp's review against another edition
5.0
All the gushing about this book is justified. Consider me a gusher. Love, love, love this book.