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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