The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
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Narrated by:
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Taylor Owynns
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By:
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Mary Ann Shaffer
About this listen
It's 1946. The war is over, and Juliet Ashton has writer's block. But when she receives a letter from Dawsey Adams of Guernsey – a total stranger living halfway across the Channel, who has come across her name written in a second hand book – she enters into a correspondence with him and in time with all the members of the extraordinary Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.
Through their letters, the society tell Juliet about life on the island, their love of books – and the long shadow cast by their time living under German occupation. Drawn into their irresistible world, Juliet sets sail for the island, changing her life forever.
©2008 Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows (P)2008 Vision AustraliaWhat listeners say about The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
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- Coop14
- 18-06-2020
Sad when it ended
Initially I didn't think I would like the "letters" format and I didn't, but suddenly that disappeared and you are totally into the characters and what is happening to them. Has certainly made me interested in the history of this island. An excellent book.
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- Kate V Elliott
- 03-09-2018
Very enjoyable
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. Moving story, very well read
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- DebManning
- 12-11-2019
2nd read
read this once and didn't like it at all.
Had another go and absolutely loved it. in between I watched the very much adulterated movie, beyond awful and nothing like the book. I loved this book and highly recommend this beautiful and sometimes sad book.
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- Rebecca Dunn
- 17-06-2021
Decent and enjoyable, well narrated.
Mostly enjoyable, gets pat and a bit irritating towards the end as the story is tied up neatly and tidily. Could have lost most of the romantic drama and swapped it for more of the scenery. Was hard to keep track of the London characters as they were fairly indistinguishable, and not as interesting as the islanders. The history is the main highlight of the book.
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-11-2018
Entertaining book, exquisitely performed
I loved this audiobook, laughing out loud in some parts, and gaping in shock in others, both because of the beautiful writing and the perfect performance. The one thing I could suggest is that because the main story ends so abruptly, it could be helpful to also include narration of the 'Afterword' from the print edition. This is a thoroughly entertaining listen, and I didn't want it to end!
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- 13-08-2020
Perfect!
A book that is full of wonderful characters that become dear friends! I just wish it was longer!
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- Heather
- 10-02-2019
Entertaining but....
I read the book several years ago and found it entertaining. Perhaps I have become more cynical, but I found many of the events and characters a little implausible.
I felt that epistolary style did not always suit the details and unfolding of events.
Narration on the whole was good apart from some of the fake French accents which I found a little aggravating.
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- Carol Barnard
- 28-08-2021
Lovely story
A lovely story told in letters. I enjoyed both the characters and the narration.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-01-2023
Wonderful story
Loved this book it had everything. Romance, relationships and fictional history. Would highly recommend it.
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- Di
- 07-06-2023
beautiful
beautiful book, heart breaking circumstances, history I didn't know beautifully told in letters. I enjoyed the movie but this is much much more. the narration is spot on.
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