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Read in October, 2008
This was a quick and light read. I liked that the book is all written in the form of letters. It's about an author who is pondering what will be the topic of her next book, when she learns about a Literary Society that was formed by the local people in Guernsey on the Channel Islands during the German occupation of World War II. The entire book consists of letters from the author to her editor, to the folks of Guernsey, to her best friend and letters from these people to her. The format makes ...more
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Read in January, 2009
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This was delightful.
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Read in October, 2008
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What a wonderful, wonderful book! I hate leaving these characters behind - I want to know how their lives turn out! It's written as a series of letters during the time just after WWII's end. The letters enable you to get to know the characters so well and so personally. You can read the other reviews for synopsis details. I just loved this read and can't wait to share it! This will be my Christmas book for everyone on my list this year!
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Read in August, 2009
When all was said and done I really liked this book and was sad it was over, BUT I didn't start to really get into it until at least halfway..... It took me forever to read and I'm glad I did, but the style in which it is written (though letters) was tedious at first. I do recommend but would caution that you won't fall in love with it at first.
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Read in September, 2008
I absolutely LOVED this book! It is one of my new favorites and I can't buy my own copy soon enough. I would recommend to anyone who knows how to read. For a more eloquent review you should pop over to Cindy's profile. She took the words right out of my mouth.
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Wonderful book! Both Both light and amusing and serious, gripping and informative. This is a must-read for everyone; one of those books that is just so much fun to read.
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If Amy Martinsen says to read it, then it must move up to the next book to read!
Read in September, 2008
