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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
- Narrated by: Charlie Norfolk
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
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Summary
Bloomsbury presents The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer, read by Charlie Norfolk.
The beloved, life-affirming international best seller which has sold over five million copies worldwide - now a major film starring Lily James, Matthew Goode, Jessica Brown Findlay, Tom Courtenay and Penelope Wilton.
To give them hope, she must tell their story.
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.
Critic reviews
"Delightfully spirited. You’d have to be pretty hard-hearted not to fall under its spell." (Daily Mail)
"Utterly delightful." (Helen Mirren)
"Atmospheric and touching. it is about love and friendship and the ability of these qualities to survive adversity." (Alexander McCall Smith, The Times)
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- Stuart
- 19-02-21
Inspirational
Loved it ! informative. Puts meaning and importance into normal lives........... ...... ...... ....... .....
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- Joy
- 25-06-21
Much better than the movie
I came to listen to this audiobook because I loved the movie but I was pleasantly surprised. I think you would be disappointed if you watch the movie after reading the book. All round such a brilliant story and a great performance.
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- Valerie Kennett
- 24-05-22
Thoroughly enjoyed.
I waited a little while after after watching the film, so not to be conscious of the differences. I’m glad.i did.
I was prepared for more of the story to be told through letters; the names being distinctive helping me keep track with who’s who. This device built up anticipation for when Juliette finally got to the Island. I was really pleased how close the narrators voice was to Lily Allen’s. It was beautifully read.
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- Jojo loebig
- 23-11-20
wonderful
it made me laugh and cry. such a brilliant book! the narration was really well done too.
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- Rachel M.
- 10-05-21
Beautiful Story
Absolutely loved this book. A lovely, gentle, humorous story, beautifully narrated and with a cast of characters I would be glad to have as friends. I wasn't expecting it to be written as a series of letters but it worked really well. If I had one criticism, it would be that it wasn't long enough!
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- Majo
- 01-06-21
Letter writing
Loved this story. What a reminder of how much letter writing can be a joy. So much more precious than emails.
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- Mrs A
- 10-04-21
heart warming
heart warming classic love story. loved the thought of everything being delivered by letter. would read again
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- Celia 22
- 26-10-21
Excellent
Tons better than the film.
Much more detailed of course, and although it’s fictional it is probably a good explanation of what life really was like under the occupation, the fear and the brutality of the occupying force.
Beautifully read by Charlie Norfolk.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-04-24
Love love love
Amazing, warm, wholesome, beautiful. The way the authors portray such a story through letters is amazing
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- Anonymous User
- 16-04-21
Love the amusing art of letter writing
It is a very amusing book, built largely on the art of letter writing, and the developing characters
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