Published in 2008. 277 pages.
This epistolary historical fiction novel was delightful! At the same time, it poignantly illustrated the horrors of Germany's occupation of Guernsey Island during World War II. I highly recommend it!
I'd had this book on my to-read list for several months, and I was excited to read it in February to discuss with my book lunch group. Unfortunately, the week of the meeting I was very busy at the office and completely forgot to go, so I didn't get to hear what the others thought. I'm hoping they'll post a thought or two in the comments.
The book's website includes a recipe for Potato Peel Pie as well as other fun and interesting information related to the book.
2009.10
Me at Yallfest!
1 week ago
I've had this book for a couple of months as well and I keep thinking that I'm going to read it this next month and then the month slips past us. Seriously though, soon!
ReplyDelete"Delightful" is the exact word I used! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree. It's a wonderful book that stays with you long after you have finished it!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm glad I saw your review. I'm going to finish a book tonight and I've had this one on the shelf for a very long time. I had forgotten about it. Yay for your review and the jog of memory.
ReplyDeleteI loved this book when I read it last year! It was truly delightful!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of those books that I've been meaning to read. I have it on my shelf, I'll get around to it eventually!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite books that I read last year. I've actually read it twice now. Wish I'd had the recipe for the potato peel pie before we read it for book club. I totally would have made it!
ReplyDeleteSince you missed our real-life discussion, I'll give you my comments. First of all, daltongirl brought us sweet potato pie and it was good! I really loved the book and the characters. Isola was a favorite! I have never heard of the occupation of Guernsey and it was interesting to see the residents interact with the Germans. They did their part in fooling them, like the incident with the dead pig, but they also saw that they were just kids doing their duty. But then that was juxtaposed with the brutality of the camps on the Continent. I also liked the epistolary format because the reader got bits and pieces from different viewpoints. I really liked the novel and think it's probably going to be a re-read for me eventually.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like an intersting book. I'm going to add it to my to-read list.
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