The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society A Novel
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29.07.2008
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A NETFLIX FILM • A remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German Occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name.
"Treat yourself to this book, please-I can't recommend it highly enough."-Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love
"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.
Praise for The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society
"A jewel . . . Poignant and keenly observed, Guernsey is a small masterpiece about love, war, and the immeasurable sustenance to be found in good books and good friends."-People
"A book-lover's delight, an implicit and sometimes explicit paean to all things literary."-Chicago Sun-Times
"A sparkling epistolary novel radiating wit, lightly worn erudition and written with great assurance and aplomb."-The Sunday Times (London)
"Cooked perfectly à point: subtle and elegant in flavour, yet emotionally satisfying to the finish."-The Times (London)
"Treat yourself to this book, please-I can't recommend it highly enough."-Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love
"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.
Praise for The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society
"A jewel . . . Poignant and keenly observed, Guernsey is a small masterpiece about love, war, and the immeasurable sustenance to be found in good books and good friends."-People
"A book-lover's delight, an implicit and sometimes explicit paean to all things literary."-Chicago Sun-Times
"A sparkling epistolary novel radiating wit, lightly worn erudition and written with great assurance and aplomb."-The Sunday Times (London)
"Cooked perfectly à point: subtle and elegant in flavour, yet emotionally satisfying to the finish."-The Times (London)
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Bewertung am 14.12.2023
Bewertungsnummer: 2088364
Bewertet: eBook (ePUB)
The author used personal letters from the various figures to write a novel about the German occupancy of the Isle of Guernsey during WW2. Once one figures out this approach it is easy, enjoyable reading.
Ode to Literature
Sabrina aus Wien am 24.10.2021
Bewertungsnummer: 1593428
Bewertet: Buch (Taschenbuch)
„The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society“ is probably the lovliest, most wholesome epistolary novel I’ve ever read, despite the horrible times that are recounted in it.
Juliet Ashton, a young successful writer, who has made a name for herself during World War II, is struggling with finding a new subject to write about. Until she gets a letter from Dawsey Adams, a pig farmer from Guernsey, that is. The two of them start a correspondence in which they talk about books, the German Occupation of Guernsey and how the Isle’s Literary Society came to be. Juliet’s interest is peeked and soon letters from different Society members start to come in. Slowly but surely she falls in love with each and every one of them and can’t wait to meet them in the flesh.
I’ve wanted to read this book ever since I first saw the movie adaptation two years ago. It probaby won’t come as a surprise, but it is even better than the film and I already adored that.
I love that this book touches on very heavy subjects like famine, concentration camps and occupation - horrible times that, for the characters in the book, came to an end not even a year ago – whilst also being a funny and fun read. That’s mostly due to the absolutely incredible cast of characters. They are quirky, selfless, tough and extremely lovable. To my mind, it’s amazing how well you get to know them and how quickly you start caring for them, simply by reading the letters they send to one another.
In my opinion, Shaffer and Barrows created something great that simultaneously depicts rather authentically what it was like to live during WWII and warms your heart.
This book really moved me and however much I praise it, I couldn’t do it justice. Highly recommended!
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