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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 813.6 EAN: 9780385340991 ISBN: 0385340990 Label: The Dial Press Manufacturer: The Dial Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 288 Publication Date: July 29, 2008 Publisher: The Dial Press Release Date: July 29, 2008 Studio: The Dial Press Sales Rank: 36 Related Items:
Editorial Review: 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. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - The Lost Art of Letter WritingThey say the art of letter writing has been lost and replaced by quick disjointed email messages and, "IMHO," not much sincerity. No where is this more obvious than in this historical fiction series of letters written after WWII. It is a piece of the war not studied by many and a huge gap in our understanding of that era and the strength of those involved. It is a format, however, that requires much looking back at previous entries since personalities become confused -- at least they ... Read More Rating:  - This Book Will Warm Your HeartI'm not much of a fan of reading a book because everyone else is, but if I would have skipped this one, I would have missed out on a true gem. Juliet Ashton is awash in indecision; she has just finished a very impressive newspaper series and is looking for a new book adventure. Since WWII has just ended and everyone is still uncertain she just doesn't know what to do. That is until she is introduced to the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and learns about their trials ... Read More Rating: - I hated for it to endThis is one of those books that makes you sad - sad that it has ended, because it is such a delight. I found it a bit slow to get into, but the very device which is a bit slow at first (the book consists only of letters between the various characters) eventually draws you fully in to the lives of these intriguing and charming (in the best sense of the word) people. You (the reader) come to know and to cherish them. And you hate to part from them. Rating: - PPPie The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a charming trip into post WWII England and the Channel Islands. Much as you would hang by your mailbox waiting for a letter from a friend, you are caught up in the correspondence mode of writing, as the story is told through letters. Similar to the BBC film Island at War, PPPie is about the German occupation of the Channel Islands. The characters are heartwarming, and memorable. I have given several books to friends who are also in reading discussion ... Read More Rating: - If you like epistolary novels you'll love this oneI loved this book. What more can I add to the hundreds of 5-star reviews already here? Co-author Annie Barrows eloquently summarizes the book in her video interview. A charming, warming book, with a hint of humor, even if it describes some of the atrocities of World War II and the German occupation of Guernsey. Browse for similar items by category:
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