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I gobbled this book up. Apparently I really enjoy books written in a journal/correspondence way, centered around an incredibly likable woman character. Juliet was funny, quirky and again, so incredibly likable. Really liked this book a lot and couldn't put it down til it was over (which took all of one day). I liked the historical content and my only beef was that the ending happened a little too quickly for me. I would have liked a few more letters between you know who and you know who.
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This was a little romance, a little history and even a little mystery all rolled into one. A very enjoyable read. I finished it and wanted there to be a sequel or something so I could read more about these interesting characters.
I loved this! I found it witty, humorous, and touching.
Whenever I watch documentaries about WWII I just get so sick to my stomach, but this book succeeds in telling war stories but with an underlying sense of hope and celebrates those courageous individuals who stood strong in the midst of the horror. The main character is so charming and witty and she makes it so you can digest the sad stories. I wasn't sure about the format of the book, only written in letter format, but a few pages into it I was hooked. I left the book feeling surprisingly uplift
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At first I didn't like the fact that this book was written as a series of letters, but the characters are so endearing that after awhile I stopped worrying about format. This is a light read but the author's allusions to literary classics are a bonus for anyone who loves books.
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I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! Letters, World War 2, England, small town, romance--this book had it all! I was so very sad when it ended--I could have used another couple hundred pages. I feel like I only brushed the surface of the lives of these people. I need more books like this.
Loved this lighthearted book. I loved the all the unique characters!
This was our latest book club book. At first I was worried since it was written in letters and I kept getting confused as to who was who and which person was writing the letter. After about 1/4 of the way into it, though, it flowed quite nicely and I found myself intrigued to find out what would happen next. Not enough romance or adventure for my tastes :-) but still a sweet, thoughtful book nonetheless.
Great historical details woven into a well written and enjoyable story about the German occupation of Guernsey island during WWII. I'd get a kick out of living next to Isola too!
10/17/18 Read again recently for a book club discussion and loved it all over again! Written as letters back and forth between characters to weave a beautiful tale in a charmingly self-depreciating, and gentle way. ...more
10/17/18 Read again recently for a book club discussion and loved it all over again! Written as letters back and forth between characters to weave a beautiful tale in a charmingly self-depreciating, and gentle way. ...more
I really enjoyed this book. Although about WWII, it was light and an interesting angle about the German occupation of the Channel Isles. I wanted "more" because everyone raved about it, but it was...good. Had everyone not raved about it, I might have given it four stars. I felt a little let down, although an easy fast read which I like!
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I really liked this book. It was light and heart-warming and like a lot of books based on this time-period, it made me grateful for my life and the lack of tragedy in it. The only thing I didn't like was that the relationship that comes to be at the end wasn't developed as much as I would have liked. It kind of just got thrown in there.
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Just read it for the second time. I really enjoyed it. Though, I wanted to know more about Elizabeth's story. That's what really captured my interest throughout the book.
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It took me a bit to get in to this book. I was soon hooked however, and loved the book. I really liked learning the history from a personal perspective.
I wasn't sure how I would like a book written in letter form. It did take a minute longer than other books for me to get sucked in, but I did, and I loved it.
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Charming novel with fascinating historical information. Loved it!
Loved this book!
Nov 15, 2008
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