- Gebundene Ausgabe: 256 Seiten
- Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Auflage: 1., Aufl. (4. August 2008)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0747589194
- ISBN-13: 978-0747589198
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 21,6 x 13,8 x 2,6 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.7 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (16 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 410.464 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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'This book is the perfect example of a novel that leaves you shouting Three Cheers' Mavis Cheek 'Moving, authentic and funny' Paul Torday, author of SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN 'I can't remember the last time I discovered a novel as smart and delightful as this one.' Elizabeth Gilbert 'What a gorgeous book - very touching and funny and deeper than one might have thought at 1st glance. I never knew all about Guernsey and the war - thank you so much' Joanna Lumley
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It's January, 1946, and writer Juliet Ashton sits at her desk, vainly seeking a subject for her next book. Out of the blue, she receives a letter from one Dawsey Adams of Guernsey - by chance, he's acquired a secondhand book that once belonged to Juliet - and, spurred on by their mutual love of Charles Lamb, they begin a correspondence. 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 the other members. As the 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. There's gawky Isola, who makes love potions to sell along with her vegetables; Eben, a fisherman with a passion for Shakespeare; Will, erstwhile ironmonger and the creator of the famous potato peel pie; and Dawsey himself, a farmer with a shy manner and a tender heart. Most poignant of all are the memories of Elizabeth, the founding member of the society, who fell in love with a German officer, saved a starving prisoner, and was sent away to a concentration camp, leaving her child behind. Sustained by books and one another, the islanders have battled the bitter hardships of World War II. Juliet, entranced by their stories and their spirit, decides to visit Guernsey to meet her new friends properly. A moving tale of the power of friendship, books, and love, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society will beguile the heart and mind.
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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society will appeal to anyone who loves to read about courage, integrity, kindness, love, literature, and happiness. Written as a series of letters among the characters, the book will also charm those who enjoy getting to know people through what they reveal in writing.
It would be easy to spoil this gem so I'll reveal as little as possible. In the first letter dated 8th January 1946, author Juliet Ashton writes to her publisher, Sidney Stark, about the results of her book tour for Izzy Bickerstaff goes to War and her new book, English Foibles. It turns out she's tired of being a light-hearted journalist. From there, we trail Juliet as she eventually finds her subject through an unexpected letter from a Guernsey farmer, Dawsey Adams, who owns an old book of hers, Selected Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb, which had her name and former address written inside the front cover. Like Alice when she went down the rabbit hole, that letter opens up a whole new world . . . and set of experiences . . . relating to the English Channel island of Guernsey which was occupied by German forces during World War II.
Unlike literary letters (say of Virginia Woolf), these letters are more often chatty and informative than witty. But each letter opens the door into the hearts and minds of the characters in deeper ways than can occur in the normal narrative of a novel. You will feel like you are solving a mystery at times. You'll even get to know characters quite well that don't write any letters.
I found myself torn between wanting to race to the end . . . and wanting to savor the pleasure of each letter. The latter instinct prevailed.
The letters are short, and you could read most of them in two minutes or less. Even if you are frequently interrupted, you will get right back into the story.
There's a clear possibility of a sequel here. I look forward to it!
It would be easy to spoil this gem so I'll reveal as little as possible. In the first letter dated 8th January 1946, author Juliet Ashton writes to her publisher, Sidney Stark, about the results of her book tour for Izzy Bickerstaff goes to War and her new book, English Foibles. It turns out she's tired of being a light-hearted journalist. From there, we trail Juliet as she eventually finds her subject through an unexpected letter from a Guernsey farmer, Dawsey Adams, who owns an old book of hers, Selected Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb, which had her name and former address written inside the front cover. Like Alice when she went down the rabbit hole, that letter opens up a whole new world . . . and set of experiences . . . relating to the English Channel island of Guernsey which was occupied by German forces during World War II.
Unlike literary letters (say of Virginia Woolf), these letters are more often chatty and informative than witty. But each letter opens the door into the hearts and minds of the characters in deeper ways than can occur in the normal narrative of a novel. You will feel like you are solving a mystery at times. You'll even get to know characters quite well that don't write any letters.
I found myself torn between wanting to race to the end . . . and wanting to savor the pleasure of each letter. The latter instinct prevailed.
The letters are short, and you could read most of them in two minutes or less. Even if you are frequently interrupted, you will get right back into the story.
There's a clear possibility of a sequel here. I look forward to it!
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Es ist schön zu lesen, wie die Protagonistin sich für die kleinen Geschichten und Erlebnisse der Inselbewohner begeistern kann und durch den brieflichen Ausstausch mit ihnen richtige Freundschaften entstehen. Dabei fand ich den ersten Teil, in dem sie per Briefaustausch die verschiedenen Mitglieder der Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society kennenlernt, etwas zu langatmig, weil zu viele Leute vorgestellt werden, wobei ich nicht zu negativ werden möchte. Deswegen auf jeden Fall nur 4 Sterne. Im zweiten Teil ist sie dann selbst zu einem Besuch dort, und das Buch gewinnt wieder an Schwung. Der Erzählstil ist sehr angenehm. Mich wundert es, dass es sich um das erste - und leider letzte - Buch der Autorin handelt, weil die sprachlichen Beschreibungen so schön sind. Es ist eine Geschichte zum Gernhaben. Man kann gut verstehen, was die Protangonistin zu der Insel und ihren Menschen zieht und was sie dort bleiben lässt.
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Unusual style - the book consists only of letters and telegramms, received and sent by the fictional woman-writer who collects material for her next book. Topic is the German occupation of the Channel Islands during WWII and while this is a very serious matter, the authors manage to make it an easy and compelling read. All characters are well cut out and even though they are quite different and normally probably wouldn't mix, the occupation brings them together in this book club. There is a love story, too. It's a charming book, describing lovely people who survived the worst.
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Enchanting declaration of love to literature
I totally adore this book! From the beginning to the end a declaration of love for literature wrapped up in a gripping plot set against the German occupation in Guernsey during... Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 2 Monaten von Fragmentage veröffentlicht
A book not to be missed
Dear Readers, I fervently recommend this book. It is so lightheartedly written and at the same time gives a factual background about the German occupation. Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 9 Monaten von G. Prasad veröffentlicht
A woman of letters
An engaging story which gives the first impression of a light read but which also deals with deeper issues.Courage, selflessness, community spirit to mention but a few. Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 12 Monaten von MAB '50 veröffentlicht
Guernsey 1946 - dennoch ein echtes Lesevergnügen
Ein Roman in Briefform, der im Jahr 1946 spielt. Die Geschichte zog mich von Anfang an in ihren Bann und entwickelte sich durch den Schriftverkehr auch recht schnell. Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 13 Monaten von chsba veröffentlicht
A CHARMER WITH TOO MANY COOKS?
"The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" is a most charming book, indeed. It made me want to book a trip to this quaint little British island located off the coast of... Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 13 Monaten von Irma Fritz veröffentlicht
Ein liebenswertes Buch, man lacht, man weint
Dieses Buch ist wirklich etwas ganz Besonderes. Auch wenn der Ausgang vielleicht etwas vorhersehbar und pathetisch ist, so hat es sich dennoch extrem gelohnt, es zu lesen. Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 22 Monaten von Fuchs Joan veröffentlicht
Strange title - great book
I thoroughly enjoyed this epistolary novel. It is the legacy of two women with a gift for storytelling. Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 23 Monaten von Goethes Erben veröffentlicht
Wonderful narration of a lovely, engaging book.
This is an excellent audio production. I have listened to it twice and will surely go back to it again. The book is well written and heart-warming. All in all, a super choice.
Veröffentlicht am 27. Mai 2010 von J. Seegert
Neither good nor bad
I love epistolary novels because they are so easy to read in fits and starts. So I was looking forward to this one. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 7. Mai 2010 von Martha
Enchanting, warmhearted, funny and bittersweat
This book is such a charming page-turner, full of wisdom, wit and love for all the honest people of the world. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 4. Mai 2010 von margret hale
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