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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows, Mary Ann Shaffer
2 reviews
rieviolet's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
I went into this book not expecting much, I thought it would be just a pleasant and easy read to end the year and start a new one, but oh boy it was much more! I'm not the biggest fan of WW2 fiction but this book was a very pleasant surprise.
I really liked how the authors didn't shy away from and handled the heavy topics related to war, occupation and concentration camps. But, at the same time, the book was also very hopeful and filled with such lovely humour and funny situations.
I really loved the big cast of characters, with all their idiosyncrasies, they felt really well depicted and vivid on the page.
I appreciated the narrative choice of telling the story through letters/telegrams and the theme of "reading/loving books" that was an undercurrent throughout the story.
I'm not giving full marks because some plot points and situations felt a little bit too predictable or far-fetched/bizarre, although it made for a very heartwarming and feel-good story.
All in all, a lovely way to begin a new reading year!
I really liked how the authors didn't shy away from and handled the heavy topics related to war, occupation and concentration camps. But, at the same time, the book was also very hopeful and filled with such lovely humour and funny situations.
I really loved the big cast of characters, with all their idiosyncrasies, they felt really well depicted and vivid on the page.
I appreciated the narrative choice of telling the story through letters/telegrams and the theme of "reading/loving books" that was an undercurrent throughout the story.
I'm not giving full marks because some plot points and situations felt a little bit too predictable or far-fetched/bizarre, although it made for a very heartwarming and feel-good story.
All in all, a lovely way to begin a new reading year!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Genocide, Slavery, Violence, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Mental illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Trafficking, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Xenophobia, Excrement, Vomit, and Religious bigotry
rosinawrites7's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
slow-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? No
3.5
A great insight into Guernsey during World War 2 and a satisfying read, though I don't think I'd read it again. I do like the story being told through letters, that's fun!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Slavery, Violence, Police brutality, Trafficking, and War
Moderate: Death of parent
Stories about Nazi concentration camps and starving Nazi prisoners working on Guernsey