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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows, Mary Ann Shaffer
25 reviews
sarabeswick's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence, Vomit, Murder, and War
ali_inthegarden's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Una lettura decisamente carina e dolce, non è certo il romanzo della vita, ma il giusto libro per tornare a leggere in lingua.
Pro: un libro che parla di libri, ambientato in un luogo che sembra speciale ed in cui vorrei vivere anche io. Molto apprezzato il racconto di un pezzo di storia assolutamente sconosciuto.
Contro: i romanzi epistolari non sono mai stati il mio genere e ho sempre trovato questo modo di raccontare faticoso da seguire, quasi frustrante. Avrei voluto leggere questa storia "più da vicino" e sono sicura che se fosse stato scritto come un romanzo classico avrei apprezzato molto di più anche la storia.
Il finale è un pochino abbozzato e lasciato lì, anche alcune dinamiche avrei voluto fossero più approfondite.
Tutto sommato comunque una bella lettura. Voglio assolutamente riguardare il film con Lily James, che ai tempi mi era piaciuto tantissimo e che forse continuerebbe a piacermi più del libro originale.
Pro: un libro che parla di libri, ambientato in un luogo che sembra speciale ed in cui vorrei vivere anche io. Molto apprezzato il racconto di un pezzo di storia assolutamente sconosciuto.
Contro: i romanzi epistolari non sono mai stati il mio genere e ho sempre trovato questo modo di raccontare faticoso da seguire, quasi frustrante. Avrei voluto leggere questa storia "più da vicino" e sono sicura che se fosse stato scritto come un romanzo classico avrei apprezzato molto di più anche la storia.
Il finale è un pochino abbozzato e lasciato lì, anche alcune dinamiche avrei voluto fossero più approfondite.
Tutto sommato comunque una bella lettura. Voglio assolutamente riguardare il film con Lily James, che ai tempi mi era piaciuto tantissimo e che forse continuerebbe a piacermi più del libro originale.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and War
Minor: Vomit
sarahlizzie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and War
Moderate: Animal death, Rape, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Racial slurs and Vomit
tidywendypop's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Comfort book all the way!! I want the calming descriptions of Guernsey, Elisabeth's cottage and wildflower meadow, and the sea etched into my heart. It feeds my hopeless romantic cottagecore soul and makes me ache for a home the same Juliet discovered in these pages. It's a story about the aftermath of war, the scars it left, community, orphans, families (especially found), shy love, homes, and finding your home.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Antisemitism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Vomit, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Miscarriage and Xenophobia
gabbygarcia's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Genocide, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Vomit, and Car accident
blewballoon's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I listened to this as an audiobook that had a large cast of narrators to cover all of the different voices, and I adored it. I didn't know much about the book going into it, I knew I had liked the movie and one of my favorite narrators (Rosalyn Landor) was included. It is much better than the movie. Despite being told in epistolary style, the characters feel so rich and real. It was easy to see how Juliet would grow to love them, and they to love her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, and Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Torture, and Murder
jja_b's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
A charming read. I thought this was a very melancholic but sweet tale, and the characters’ experiences during the occupation were moving.
I did struggle with the writing style a bit at first (an epistolary novel I believe it’s called??) but I ended up really liking it. I think the film adaption is great, but I think I might prefer the book a lil more.
I did struggle with the writing style a bit at first (an epistolary novel I believe it’s called??) but I ended up really liking it. I think the film adaption is great, but I think I might prefer the book a lil more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Genocide, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism and Vomit
ghostieberry's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Slavery, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Torture, Vomit, and Antisemitism
naomi_k's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, and War
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Slavery, Torture, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
rucha_s's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Epistolary novel, highly plot driven. Light hearted with some touching moments. The literary society forms the crux of the plot and will especially appeal to anyone who loves books about books.
However, despite all its charm and appeal,I knocked off two stars (mild spoilers ahead, proceed with caution)
What didn't work for me was the wide assortment of characters that get introduced as the plot progresses. I started to lose track, I think it has also got a lot to do with the book being written in the epistolary style as it lacks a straightforward narrative voice. In the end I gave up and only retained the names of the 3-4 central characters.
The ending also is rather abrupt. It just ends with the two main characters getting married but what about the book getting published? The book for which Juliet travels to Guernsey? Yes that book which basically drives the plot until the (very sudden) end? And what about her desire to adopt Elizabeth's daughter? I feel those where some very key plot lines that were left open, not in the way of an appealing open ended story but in a very frustrating way.
It was also unfair on Juliet as the author has made her come across as someone who eventually marries and settles and forgets what she was working so hard for (remember Juliet also breaks up with a boyfriend as he had reservations about her ambitions of writing about the Occupation of Guernsey).
So why hasn't Juliet talked about her book (or making sure it gets published) in her letter to Sidney. Disappointing!
Final words
Overall a very enjoyable book, especially if you're an incurable bookworm. It is practically littered with quotable quotes. The ending is a MAJOR let down. It had me smiling ear to ear until I realised it was the end and the book really wasn't progressing any further than that. Hmphff!!
However, despite all its charm and appeal,I knocked off two stars (mild spoilers ahead, proceed with caution)
What didn't work for me was the wide assortment of characters that get introduced as the plot progresses. I started to lose track, I think it has also got a lot to do with the book being written in the epistolary style as it lacks a straightforward narrative voice. In the end I gave up and only retained the names of the 3-4 central characters.
It was also unfair on Juliet as the author has made her come across as someone who eventually marries and settles and forgets what she was working so hard for (remember Juliet also breaks up with a boyfriend as he had reservations about her ambitions of writing about the Occupation of Guernsey).
So why hasn't Juliet talked about her book (or making sure it gets published) in her letter to Sidney. Disappointing!
Final words
Overall a very enjoyable book, especially if you're an incurable bookworm. It is practically littered with quotable quotes. The ending is a MAJOR let down. It had me smiling ear to ear until I realised it was the end and the book really wasn't progressing any further than that. Hmphff!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Blood, and Vomit