s the first book that the HC Book Club read and discussed. In 1946, writer Juliet Ashton finds inspiration for her next book in her correspondence with a native of Guernsey, who tells her about the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, a book club born as an alibi during German occupation. Historical fiction with humor and great character development. The entire book is a series of letters and notes written by the characters. (lsmits)
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Schaffer
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s the first book that the HC Book Club read and discussed. In 1946, writer Juliet Ashton finds inspiration for her next book in her correspondence with a native of Guernsey, who tells her about the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, a book club born as an alibi during German occupation. Historical fiction with humor and great character development. The entire book is a series of letters and notes written by the characters. (lsmits)
s the first book that the HC Book Club read and discussed. In 1946, writer Juliet Ashton finds inspiration for her next book in her correspondence with a native of Guernsey, who tells her about the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, a book club born as an alibi during German occupation. Historical fiction with humor and great character development. The entire book is a series of letters and notes written by the characters. (lsmits)
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Great story! I thought I was burned out with WWII books, but this one was fresh and engaging.
I found some of the letters from the main character to her publisher a bit silly, but overall, the book affirmed my love for the historical fiction genre. Character development was especially strong. The story provided insight into the Nazi occupation of the channel islands--a part of WWII history I had not previously known.
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