The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows – Loved both book & movie

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

I listened to the audiobook in 2012 and I believe it was my very first English speaking audiobook ever. It was the beginning of my love for all things audiobooks. Two weeks ago, when I looked through my Popsugar Reading Challenge and saw that the book fits one of its categories, I decided to listen to it again, and afterwards I finally would watch the movie.

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It’s 1946 and author Juliet Ashton can’t think what to write next. 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.

When Dawsey reveals that he is a member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, her curiosity is piqued and it’s not long before she begins to hear from other members. 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.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

MY THOUGHTS

This book is darling!!! From the way it’s written, the characters, the setting – everything worked together. It made for a great feel good story that left me happy and smiling.

Although the story has some heavier topics, which WWII novel doesn’t have a darker and sadder side, the author did a marvelous job with keeping it uplifting.

Touching and moving at times, the letters with their individual voices made me chuckle and smile. Because the book is entirely written in letters, a full cast for the audiobook was the perfect choice. It’s my favorite kind of audiobook format. And being able to listen to it again, after so many years, was just perfect.

Thanks to books like this one, the ones that sneak up on me, my tbr is never ending, and the books I’m actually supposed to read, are being pushed off, and delayed in favor of others.

Now about the movie:

It was wonderful, honestly, very well done, although it didn’t follow the book faithfully. The overall story matched, but much was changed. Interestingly enough it didn’t bother me at all, it was just more recognizable since I watched the movie right after finishing the book.

Btw, no surprise here, but I fell in love with Dawsey Adams played by Michiel Huisman – OMG swoon alert!!!!

So, if you haven’t read or watched the movie – please do so. It’s a wonderful addition to anyone’s tbr and watch list. It’s not a very long novel, only 277 pages or 8 hrs and 6 mins. The movie is available on Netflix, and has some fantastic actors including Matthew Goode who I adore.

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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society