Reviews tagging 'War'
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows, Mary Ann Shaffer
63 reviews
reyes_sf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Wonderful story and beautifully written too, but the epistolary style got tiring after the first half. In my opinion, it made some key scenes less powerful, and the resolution was cute but too rushed. I can't say I'm disappointed, but I know that in a different style this would have been a 5 star book for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
kyliebliss's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Genocide and War
carabla's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: War
seapotatohowisitalrtaken's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Mental illness, Torture, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death, Grief, Vomit, Alcohol, and Sexism
cwerber's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
What a lovely little book. But why did I not give it five stars? I wanted more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
Moderate: War
thimi_time's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Easily became one of my favourite books! I loved the exploration of a character whom the main character never even meets, and learning more about the German occupation of the British Isles.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Death, Miscarriage, and Death of parent
oceans_hannah's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of my favourite books. An emotional read which is beautifully written.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, War, and Slavery
hullomoon's review against another edition
fast-paced
4.5
I will admit I have a soft spot for epistolary story-telling, but this was excellent! I love how even though there is a focus on the tragedies and horrors of war, it's also about the healing and reconnection afterwards.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, and Genocide
Moderate: Animal death and Death of parent
lenaricharz's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: War and Death of parent
Phrenology, Eugenicsella7211's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Animal death, War, Death, Animal cruelty, and Violence