I have wanted to read this book for a while. This was such an unexpectedly good book. The authors wrote the thoughts of the characters so beautifully that it made me want to be able to express my thoughts more eloquently. I wrote several passages in my book journal. This book shows that love and laughter help overcome darkness and oppression. ( )

As good as everyone says! I usually find I don't agree with reviews but this one blew me away. It has a little bit of everything in it and made me laugh and cry (I'm such a sap!) ( )

What a beautiful book. This is a completely heartwarming story, and you don't want to miss it.

Told in a series of letters, this story highlights the joys and hardships of the people living on the island of Guernsey during the German Occupation of WWII. Witty and heartbreaking, this novel is not only educational, but complete in every way. No lose ends are left, making the bow on the cover seem that much more perfect.

I will admit that I like Part I more than Part II. In Part I author Juliet Ashton (the main character, so to speak) is looking for a subject for her new book when she receives an unexpected letter from a man in Guernsey who bought a book that had once belonged to her. It's here that we meet the islanders and learn how the Society began (and how it got such a silly name). I loved this part, because it was full of discovery. Part II was good, of course, but it was written with more of a third-person feel. We still learn more about the characters, but we're really learning about events that have just happened, rather than getting first-hand accounts of events or personalities. I hope that made sense.

4 out of 5 stars. I would have preferred the entire book be more like Part I, but I realize that wouldn't have worked as well given the situation of the characters (it's so hard to explain this without giving anything away!). However, this is such a good story; perfect for uplifting the spirit and closing the book with a sigh and a smile. ( )

It was very interesting reading about the life in Guernsey during the Nazi Occupation and short after it. Including all the suffering that the people on this island had to go through. And how they managed to survive it. (or not) .
I liked writing the whole book in letters, even it breaks a constant flow, but it makes the reading interesting.
I thought the person Juliet was a little bit oversweet, especially at the end. That made the book into a sugar cookie. A bad thing,- I don`t know. Too much for my taste. ( )

a must read book. Wanted to go back to guernsey to soak up the atmosphere the book created. easy read. ( )