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kobvindex_ZLB34114058
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Unabridged
ISBN:
9781415954423
Content:
" #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER SOON TO BE A NETFLIX FILM &bull,A remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German Occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name.Treat yourself to this book, please—, can't recommend it highly enough.—,lizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love I wonder how the book got to Guernsey? Perhaps there is some sort of secret homing instinct in books that brings them to their perfect readers. January 1946: London is emerging from the shadow of the Second World War, and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for her next book subject. Who could imagine that she would find it in a letter from a man she's never met, a native of the island of Guernsey, who has come across her name written inside a book by Charles Lamb. . As Juliet and her new correspondent exchange letters, Juliet is drawn into the world of this man and his friends—,nd what a wonderfully eccentric world it is. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society—,orn as a spur-of-the-moment alibi when its members were discovered breaking curfew by the Germans occupying their island—,oasts a charming, funny, deeply human cast of characters, from pig farmers to phrenologists, literature lovers all. Juliet begins a remarkable correspondence with the society's members, learning about their island, their taste in books, and the impact the recent German occupation has had on their lives. Captivated by their stories, she sets sail for Guernsey, and what she finds will change her forever. Written with warmth and humor as a series of letters, this novel is a celebration of the written word in all its guises and of finding connection in the most surprising ways. Praise forThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society A jewel . Poignant and keenly observed, Guernsey is a small masterpiece about love, war, and the immeasurable sustenance to be found in good books and good friends. —,i〉PeopleA book-lover's delight, an implicit and sometimes explicit paean to all things literary. —,i〉Chicago Sun-Times A sparkling epistolary novel radiating wit, lightly worn erudition and written with great assurance and aplomb. —,i〉The Sunday Times (London) Cooked perfectly à,point: subtle and elegant in flavour, yet emotionally satisfying to the finish. —,i〉The Times (London) "
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Rezension(1): " Mary Ann Shaffer , who passed away in February 2008, worked as an editor, librarian, and in bookshops. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society was her first novel. Her niece, Annie Barrows , is the author of the children's series Ivy and Bean, as well as The Magic Half . She lives in northern California." Rezension(2): "Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love : I can't remember the last time I discovered a novel as smart and delightful as this one, a world so vivid that I kept forgetting this was a work of fiction populated with characters so utterly wonderful that I kept forgetting they weren't my actual friends and neighbors. Treat yourself to this book please--I can't recommend it highly enough." Rezension(3): "Sarah Addison Allen, author of Garden Spells :Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows have written a wondrous, delightful, poignant book-- part Jane Austen, part history lesson. The letters in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society aren't addressed to you, but they are meant for you. It's a book everyone should read. An absolute treasure." Rezension(4): " People :A jewel...Poignant and keenly observed...A small masterpiece about love, war and the immeasurable sustenance to be found in good books and good friends." Rezension(5): " San Francisco Chronicle Book Review :It's tempting to throw around terms like 'gem' when reading a book like this. But The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is not precious...This is a book for firesides or long train rides. It's a charming and timeless as the novels for which its characters profess their love." Rezension(6): " Chicago Sun-Times :A book-lover's delight, an implicit and sometimes explicit paean to all things literary." Rezension(7): "Yvonne Zipp, Christian Science Monitor :I've never wanted to join a [book] club as desperately as I did while reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society [The novel] is a labor of love, and it shows on almost every page." Rezension(8): " Winston Salem Journal :As the letters unfold, Juliet--and we readers--learn the little-known history of German occupation of Guernsey. We come to know the brave and endearing people who survived the hardships--and a few who did notIn addition to a fine story, this delightful book offers affirming messages about some of the most enduring forces in life--the power of the written word, the strength of the human spirit and the value of relationships, even unexpected ones." Rezension(9): " Washington Post Book World : The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a sweet, sentimental paean to books and those who love them It affirms the power of books to nourish people enduring hard times." Rezension(10): "Mary Doria Russell, author of The Sparrow, A Thread of Grace and Dreamers of the Day :Here's who will love this book: anyone who nods in profound agreement with the statement, Reading keeps you from going gaga. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a delight. Tart, insightful and fun." Rezension(11): " Library Journal :[A] marvelous debut Reminiscent of Helene Hanff's 84 Charing Cross Road , this is a warm, funny, tender, and thoroughly entertaining celebration of the power of the written word." Rezension(12): " Publishers Weekly :Charming [Heroine] Juliet finds in the letters not just inspiration for her next work, but also for her life--as readers will." Rezension(13): "Erica Marcus, Newsday :[ The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is] a nifty little cloth whose warp is bibliophilia and whose weft is Anglophilia I could not put the book down. I have recommended it to all my friends." Rezension(14): " Boston Globe : A poignant, funny novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit This one is a treat." Rezension(15): " Kirkus Reviews :A sure winner Elizabeth and Juliet are appealingly reminiscent of game but gutsy '40s movie heroines." Rezension(16): " Santa Cruz Sentinel :Fast, fresh A perfect novel for adaptation by Masterpiece Theater." Rezension(17): " St. Petersburg Times :Warm, life-affirming prose ... an ideal choice for book groups, and also for individual readers." Rezension(18): " New Orleans Times-Picayune :Delightful ... One of those joyful books that celebrates how reading brings people together." Rezension(19): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:The curious listener will be intrigued with this audiobook, from the origin of its title to the final letter in this epistolary marvel, which is truly perfect on audio. A most unlikely and unexpected book club is established during the German occupation of Guernsey, in the British Channel Islands. Five narrators bring alive the letters exchanged between a young author, Juliet Ashton (Susan Duerdin), and her London publisher, as well as her new friends from the isle of Guernsey. The unfolding of the story through the different voices is completely charming, joyful, sad, and uplifting. The astute casting and scintillating performances by John Lee, Juliet Mills, and Paul Boehmer bring honed, authentic speech and manners to the characters. A special nod to Rosalyn Landor, who reads the letters of Isola, the herbalist and would-be Miss Marple, and other quirky island characters. Really--every one is a delight. R.F.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine" Rezension(20): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:The curious listener will be intrigued with this audiobook, from the origin of its title to the final letter in this epistolary marvel, which is truly perfect on audio. A most unlikely and unexpected book club is established during the German occupation of Guernsey, in the British Channel Islands. Five narrators bring alive the letters exchanged between a young author, Juliet Ashton (Susan Duerden), and her London publisher, as well as her new friends from the isle of Guernsey. The unfolding of the story through the different voices is completely charming, joyful, sad, and uplifting. The astute casting and scintillating performances by John Lee, Juliet Mills, and Paul Boehmer bring honed, authentic speech and manners to the characters. A special nod to Rosalyn Landor, who reads the letters of Isola, the herbalist and would-be Miss Marple, and other quirky island characters. Really--every one is a delight. R.F.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine" Rezension(21): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: April 21, 2008 The letters comprising this small charming novel begin in 1946, when single, 30-something author Juliet Ashton (nom de plume “,zzy Bickerstaff”, writes to her publisher to say she is tired of covering the sunny side of war and its aftermath. When Guernsey farmer Dawsey Adams finds Juliet', name in a used book and invites articulate—,nd not-so-articulate—,eighbors to write Juliet with their stories, the book', epistolary circle widens, putting Juliet back in the path of war stories. The occasionally contrived letters jump from incident to incident—,ncluding the formation of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society while Guernsey was under German occupation—,nd person to person in a manner that feels disjointed. But Juliet', quips are so clever, the Guernsey inhabitants so enchanting and the small acts of heroism so vivid and moving that one forgives the authors (Shaffer died earlier this year) for not being able to settle on a single person or plot. Juliet finds in the letters not just inspiration for her next work, but also for her life—,s will readers." Rezension(22): "〈a href=http://lj.libraryjournal.com/ target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/libraryjournal_logo.png alt=Library Journal border=0 /〉〈/a〉: Starred review from October 15, 2008 Read LJ&apos, 9/9/08 starred audio review of this debut title, currently a best seller in hardcover, which was recently optioned for film, at xpressreview.notlong.com Copyright 2008 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. "
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English
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