290 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781448730681
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dial Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"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...
Community Reviews Summary of 27,561 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
lighthearted 55%
funny 44%
inspiring 42%
reflective 29%
sad 24%
relaxing 23%
informative 22%
adventurous 19%
dark 3%
mysterious 3%
challenging 2%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 67% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, Death of parentModerate
Genocide, Animal death, GriefMinor
Alcoholism, Vomit290 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781448730681
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dial Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"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...
Community Reviews Summary of 27,561 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
lighthearted 55%
funny 44%
inspiring 42%
reflective 29%
sad 24%
relaxing 23%
informative 22%
adventurous 19%
dark 3%
mysterious 3%
challenging 2%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 67% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, Death of parentModerate
Genocide, Animal death, GriefMinor
Alcoholism, Vomit