The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

This is a fabulous book.

I usually don't read books about the wars, but this was recommended to me and many people I know of have liked it. It isn't even that long, so I decided to give it a try.
With some books you get that immediately feeling of wonder or pull, with this one it did take me awhile before I got into it, but I don't know exactly when. The first few letters I wasn't hooked, but intrigued and the next thing I know I'm smiling along and feeling fully immersed.

I suppose in a way, this is a good description of the feel of the book. It will not make your heart beat jump, it won't shock or sadden you, but it is delicate and gives off that warm feeling. A book that made me wish a meadow was outside my window and a cup of tea on my table.

Okay, about the book itself. It is truly wonderful. I love how it is told through letters with a few telegrams here and there. You get a sense of the characters and can learn about their past, while understand how they are in their present. The horrors of the past are still horrible to read about, but it isn't as horrifying when told in this fashion.
The Islanders are quirky and lovely, truly I liked all of the characters in this book. I do wish we had more correspondences FROM Sidney, Susan, and Sophie. Especially Sidney though, I would have liked to see the replies.

This is more character driven than plot-driven, so expect this to feel more slice of life with no definite end goal. This book is about friendship, overcoming horrors, and finding ones place in life. Very much recommend this to people who like historical fiction and quirky writing styles.