The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie SocietyMary Ann Schaffer and Annie Barrows
274 pages
It is January 1946, and World War II has left its scars across the world. Writer Juliet Ashton, is looking for her next book subject when she receives a letter from a man named Dausey, who lives on the island of Guernsey off the coast of England. Soon, the two become friendly correspondents, and within the course of their letters, Juliet learns about The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. This unusual and charming book club was created at the spur-of-the-moment during the German occupation and is made up of everyone from farmers, to wood carvers, and amateur cooks, but all have an excellent taste in books. Captivated by their stories, Juliet sets sail for the island, and what she finds there will change her forever.
Schaffer and Barrow's unique and uplifting novel is written entirely in letters. Some to Juliet, some from Juliet, but all give an original perspective on the story.
Although a bit slow moving to begin, this novel was undoubtedly satisfying. All of the characters both in Guernsey and back home in England were clever and witty, but overall real. Characters such as Elizabeth and Amelia, were both deeply human in their thoughts and ideals. My favorite was Isola Pribby, a young women who is very frivolous and sometimes quite absurd. Honestly, I had never heard of Guernsey before, but after reading this, the island seems to have found itself on my list of places to travel. Although written in that letter-style, Schaffer and Barrow still found a way to convey description and imagery.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is truly one of the most uplifting and most genuine novels I have read in a long time, and should find its way to your shelf.
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