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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society | 
 enlarge | Authors: Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows
Publisher: The Dial Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  372 reviews
Sales Rank: 32
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.8 x 1
ISBN: 0385340990
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780385340991
ASIN: 0385340990
Publication Date: July 29, 2008
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i#8220; 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.#8221; /iJanuary 1946: London is emerging from the shadow of the Second World War, and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for her next book subject. Who could imagine that she would find it in a letter from a man she#8217;s never met, a native of the island of Guernsey, who has come across her name written inside a book by Charles Lamb#8230;.brbrAs Juliet and her new correspondent exchange letters, Juliet is drawn into the world of this man and his friends#8212;and what a wonderfully eccentric world it is. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society#8212;born as a spur-of-the-moment alibi when its members were discovered breaking curfew by the Germans occupying their island#8212;boasts a charming, funny, deeply human cast of characters, from pig farmers to phrenologists, literature lovers all.brbrJuliet begins a remarkable correspondence with the society#8217;s members, learning about their island, their taste in books, and the impact the recent German occupation has had on their lives. Captivated by their stories, she sets sail for Guernsey, and what she finds will change her forever.brbrWritten with warmth and humor as a series of letters, this novel is a celebration of the written word in all its guises, and of finding connection in the most surprising ways.
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 good as pie January 8, 2009
S. Lee (Birmingham, AL)
For a novel told strictly through letters it is hard to convey information sometimes and even limits plot points for a writer, but these women who authored this book did an outstanding job creating a full, populated world without sacrificing anything. I loved the hominess of the book and the feeling of piecing together the story bit by bit. Similar to a "diary format", this novel lets you enter immediately into the characters' lives and use your own imagination to fill in the blanks. This is a perfect read for bibliophiles who take pride in their book collection. Fine story.
Love this book January 6, 2009
James Olmstead (Chico, CA)
You know you love a book when you hold it to your heart when you are finished and you are sorry it's over. This has to be the best book I have read in a long time...and I read a LOT.. br /This book is a treat and I encourage everyone to read it br /I dearly loved it br /Joan Omstead
Fascinating history in letter form January 6, 2009
Jesse Smythe (Austin, TX)
The quirky characters come to life via letters in this wonderful read that also educates about life during and post WWII. I found myself drawn in immediately and didn't want this book to end.
Exactly what you need on a cold and rainy winter night January 6, 2009
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society was an absolute joy. Wonderful story. Hate to be cliche but made me laugh and cry. Smiling at the end. Sometimes thats all you need.
 Appreciating Literature Through Letters January 5, 2009
Amy (Sydney, Australia)
This book is composed entirely of letters. It follows the protagonist, Juliet, who's a struggling author. She is trying to find an idea to write a new book. An opportunity comes up when she receives a letter from a man called Dawsey from The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, which is basically just a literary appreciation society. br / br /As they exchange letters, Juliet becomes more and more intrigued with their society. She is eventually led to the town of Guernsey where she meets a lot of the members from the society whom she has been exchanging letters with. br / br /I loved this book. I think Mary Ann Shaffer painted a lovely picture of all characters through these exchange of letters. We are able to appreciate each characters' attributes and flaws through these letters and can understand them through Juliet's eyes.
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