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Title: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Author: Mary Ann Shaffer

Narrator: Charlie Norfolk

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-10-14

Publisher: Oakhill Publishing

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 25 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

January 1946 and writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a man in Guernsey, who has found her name written inside a book. As they exchange letters, she is drawn into the eccentric world of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, which boasts a charming cast of characters, from pig farmers to phrenologists, literature lovers all. Captivated by their stories, she sets sail for Guernsey, and what she finds will change her forever.

Critic Reviews:

" ... she created a cast of Dibley-esque eccentrics who experience the privations and temptations that go with an enemy occupation, and produced a story that transports us to a gentler age, when people were kind and had time to talk about books." (The Times)

"Reminiscent of Helene Hanffs 84 Charing Cross Road, this is a warm, funny, tender, and thoroughly entertaining celebration of the power of the written word." (Library Journal)

"Charming ... one to lift even the most cynical of spirits." (The Times)

Members Reviews:

Truly satisfying

Saying that I loved the book would be an understatement.

I went into the book knowing absolutely nothing about it except that it was all in letters. And I think that was a great thing. I loved discovering every bit.

What I really liked and appreciated about the writing was how it managed to actually make me laugh out loud at moments where it was funny. I usually don't find written comedy or literature funny. (So maybe since this was an audio book I found it so funny) But I enjoyed the lighter moments of the book immensely.

The emotions in the book are so subtle and not overbearing which is quite often a spot of worry for me when I reading fiction. The author has displayed them beautifully. And the only reason I could hold back myself from crying at few instances was cause I was listening to the book on a bus and didn't want people to see me crying (They definitely saw me smiling and laughing)

Another thing that stood out was the way author has written about World War II, I wouldn't call it the best description or writing about the WWII but in its limited scope, the author has done justice I feel.

Almost all the characters were well written and I adored most of them. I want to read more about some of them.

And last but not the least, the book makes me want to visit Guernsey.

I'm so glad I came across this book and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to read a nice, light hearted, feel good book.

Beautiful story

I wasn't sure that this was my kind of book but within a couple of minutes was completely engrossed.

Well read, superb plot and little pockets of humour here and there.

Very sad the story has ended.

Best Book I've heard in a long time

What can I say about this wonderful book? It's warm, funny, sweet and life-affirming. The horrors of the 2nd World War occupation of Guernsey find healing in the post-war lives of its indomitable people. Juliet, an author from London finds friendship and transformation with a motley crew of people, joined together by circumstance and their love of books. Give it a go - it's well worth it!

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

This book was skilfully written in its portrayal of human nature in both its horror and its beauty. it was harrowing and uplifting and I fell in love with every character.