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

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.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and War

Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Genocide, and Violence

Minor: Alcoholism and Vomit