The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
I wish I would have waited for this book to come out in softcover, like I saw at Target today, but I am glad I read and purchased it none the less.

I have to admit was a bit of a skeptic when I first purchased this book. A book of letters...I was like ugh, how am I going to like this. But it was absolutly brilliant! I loved every minute of this book. Admittedly, I am not a very visual person and I could picture in my mind what Dawson, Eben, Amelia, Isola, Kit, Sidney and Juliet all looked like. I was able to imagine Guernsey Island and how it must have felt before, after and during the War.

I was so excited when Juliet finally decided to make a visit to the Island and made it much for picturesque and vivid. It gave me a great feel for what it was like during the occupation of the war. The stories were all sad, but showed the capabilities of the human spirit. I was so happy when Juliet found a voice for her book in the end.

It was great book. I'd recommend it to everyone.


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Breaking Dawn

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a difference the story makes when written from a different perspective. I absolutly loved that Ms. Meyer decided to give us readers a twist by writing a section of the book from Jacob's perspective. It made things much more clear and made me love his character even more. I am amazed at the length's he'd go for Bella, who wouldn't return the love he for her. I think that makes him a stand up guy, to step aside and let Edward have her, even though he was pining for her. I am glad to see the story end as and in a happy way as it had.




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Eclipse

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was given books 3 & 4 to read by my clinical instructor and managed to get them read before nursing school was even done! Writing this in hindsight, I would have to say that book #3 Eclipse was my favorite of the series. I enjoyed the story of Bella, Jake and Edward even more so in the book than ever. I was torn, wanting Bella to be with Jake so she could have a "normal" life and then torn even more because I wanted her to be with Edward. I can't imagine how a teenager could have such strong feeling for either guy at her age. She talked as though it was the only thing she ever knew. Definitely the most exciting of the series...if you don't have a a good few days to read the series beware, you'll be sucked in.


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Marley and Me

Marley & Me: Love and Life with the World's Worst Dog by John Grogan

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
I finished Marley and me in a long weekend. I loved it, I could barely put it down. What is it about having pets, that brings us such joy, anger and heart break. I felt for Marley's owner's when he did something outrageous and I cried for him when he passed away. It was a great book for all animal lovers. I would recommend it to anyone who has as ever had a good or bad dog in their life.


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