" 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.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Guersney literary and potato peel pie society:
It arrived in great shape and the timing seemed ok. The book is an excellent read. Thanks.
Could have been much better:
I was so disappointed with a book that has 4.5 stars here. The story was nice enough, and the idea of telling the story in the form of letters was interesting. However, the story itself was far too predictable, and the letters from different people were written with the same voice. This book does not deserve the star rating that it has.
the potato peel pie society:
was a really easy read. simple yet amaziing. its hard not to like a book that's as original as this
One of the best ever . . .:
What a fantastic little book! I couldn't put it down till I had turned the last page. The writing style in particular was captivating. It really tugged at the emotions; laughing out loud one moment yet there was sadness at others. Throughout it all came the stoicism of the ordinary people involved througout this dreadful period of history. The saddest moment of all was when I realised that Mary Ann Shaffer was no longer with us to give us another great book.
