275 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781741758955
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Allen and Unwin
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 32,354 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
lighthearted 53%
funny 44%
inspiring 42%
reflective 30%
sad 26%
informative 22%
relaxing 21%
adventurous 19%
dark 4%
challenging 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, Death of parentModerate
Animal death, Genocide, GriefMinor
Vomit, Alcoholism275 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781741758955
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Allen and Unwin
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 32,354 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
lighthearted 53%
funny 44%
inspiring 42%
reflective 30%
sad 26%
informative 22%
relaxing 21%
adventurous 19%
dark 4%
challenging 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, Death of parentModerate
Animal death, Genocide, GriefMinor
Vomit, Alcoholism