At first, I thought this format might not work out for this book. The book is written in the epistolary fashion and wholly consists of correspondences between different characters.
So quite naturally I decided to read this book ASAP. I being very curious about all things literary was at once excited! Second, the blurb mentioned the date “1946” and for those of you who know me well, you’d be aware that Historical fiction particularly that which is set in the period of the two world wars happens to be one of my favorite genres. The title informed me that the plot had to do with a literary society.
What at first attracted me to this book was its very unique, curiously long title. As letters fly back and forth with stories of life in Guernsey under the German Occupation, Juliet soon realizes that the society is every bit as extraordinary as its name. When Dawsey reveals that he is a member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Juliet’s curiosity is piqued and it’s not long before she begins to hear from other members. Out of the blue, she receives a letter from Dawsey Adams of Guernsey – by chance, he’s acquired a book that once belonged to her – and, spurred on by their mutual love of reading, they begin a correspondence. It’s 1946 and Juliet Ashton can’t think what to write next.
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