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 What a title dont be confused. September 7, 2010
pamelas
This book has been the the best read of the summer, Something to treasure and reread many times , I loved it. Living on an island myself, life on Guernsery during the second world must have been terrible, The isolation the lack of communication, I cant think of anything worse.
 Nice September 5, 2010
Sontee
I started reading this book at 1300 on Sunday and finished it by 2300 on the same day! A personal record.
There are other good things about this book, like it doesn't have any chapters. I didnt have to hurry through the chapter to get to my next errand. The vivid writing makes the characters' back-stories heart wrenching. I wanted to find out more about Kit growing up and it kept me engaged.
Why only three stars then? One letter too many for my liking and the Isola detective diary is slightly contrite.
 A story in letters September 3, 2010
John Bibby (France)
A surprise and well worth it. The surprise is to have a novel in the form of letters, an epistolary construction with a writer as the central character, who receives or writes most of the letters that make up the story. It takes some time to get into the book and its collection of quaint, disparate, sometimes improbable and often eccentric characters who belong to the literary society but the effort is worth the trouble. We really do feel part of the scene - Guernsey immediately after the war, but with the occupation still very much alive in the minds of the people. We learn how cut off from the rest of the UK they were, and often from their own children who had been evacuated. We feel somewhat in a time warp, with attitudes and conventions from another age. After a time we know there is only one possible ending to the story, but we are happy to have got it right.
Please please read this (preferably in one sitting) September 2, 2010
"Eirlys"
I initially avoided reading this book as I didn't think it looked like it would be a very engaging story. I usually like my fiction to be a bit more far removed from reality than the channel islands! I bought this book on a Saturday morning and finished it by Sunday lunch time at a leisurely pace and couldn't have enjoyed it more! It is comprised of lots of short letters between numerous characters in the book, which makes for very easy reading (no large chapters to plough through). The inhabitants of the island are hilarious and engaging and you will without a doubt come to know and love their quirks by the final page. If you are looking for a fast paced thriller then this is not the read for you, however, if you feel like having a "comfy" and pleasant book to snuggle up to for the weekend this is definitely the right choice. 5 stars from me!
Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society September 2, 2010
nicegranny
Loved this - a light, easy to read, novel which imparts a lot of information through diverse, and interesting, characters. Without exception, the members of our Book Club (who usually disagree - sometimes very vociferously)really enjoyed this book. It made a change from tales of miserable Irish childhoods which leave one feeling almost suicidal! Even tho' the experiences of the characters were harsh and the outcomes not always kind, the light touch of the author ensures an enjoyable, and educational, read. Highly recommended.
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