Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows, Mary Ann Shaffer

48 reviews

lo_lo_ma's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Genocide, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, Death of parent, Murder, and War

emilyjamison14's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

4.5

Although I generally appreciate World War II novels, I have not been in the headspace for them recently. Since the reviews of this book insisted this novel still had a hopeful tone, I decided to try it and I’m glad I did. It’s really a story about finding joy despite tragedy surrounding you. I loved the characters and the epistolatory format worked well here. 

Highly recommend the audiobook!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and War

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Vomit

aileron'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, and War

Minor: Alcoholism, Genocide, Mental illness, Rape, Slavery, Vomit, and Medical content

georgiaabigail's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and War

rybass08's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book is such an inspiration! I loved how the story is told through letters and writings from each of the characters. My favorite genre is historical fiction but this book was on another level. 
The underlying romance was a perfect touch! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and War

Minor: Vomit

ryleee's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Such a unique book, in terms of writing style, setting and story. It made me feel like I was there in Guernsey, and at the same time, longing to visit. The place and the people are written in such a way that they feel immediately familiar, which gives the story (even though it is relatively simple) such a warmness—a playful and enjoyable read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Genocide, Antisemitism, and War

Moderate: Slavery, Torture, and Death of parent

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Vomit

cadybooks's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Slavery, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Deportation

kaanda's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

One of the cutest and funniest books I have ever read despite dealing with some very dark subject matter. A respectful and hopeful look at a dark period of history. Amazing!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Death, Genocide, Racism, Violence, Antisemitism, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and War

kasialipa's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and War

Moderate: Animal death and Genocide

kris_tea516's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

Book 25 of 52 for 2024

I saw the movie a few years ago for this book. I had no idea until a couple of months ago that it was a book. I wasn’t sure I wanted to read it after watching the movie but it had been a few years & I wasn’t sure how much I really remembered. Well, I have to say I’m so happy I reread it. It’s such a wonderful story & it is done so well. I highly recommend the audiobook because each wonderful character’s letter is read by a different actor. This book is the definition of “cozy” read but it also deals with very difficult things from history (Holocaust, WWII) & how complicated the relationships between the Germans & British had been. It also shows how reading can change your life in ways you might never expect. It left me wanting to read even more books & appreciate genres I might never think about. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Slavery, Torture, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, War, and Deportation

Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Genocide, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Blood, Excrement, Antisemitism, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and Alcohol