55 pages • 1 hour read
Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie BarrowsThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Set shortly after WWII, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society follows London-based writer Juliet Ashton, who begins corresponding with Guernsey islander Dawsey Adams. Intrigued by Dawsey’s literary society, Juliet learns about the members' experiences during the German Occupation, visiting the island, uncovering its history, and forging deep connections, ultimately finding love. The novel includes depictions of the German Occupation and Nazi concentration camps, with references to sexual assault and exploitation.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows is praised for its charming epistolary format and endearing characters, though some find the plot predictable. Its historical backdrop of post-WWII adds depth, but a few readers feel the story can be overly sentimental. Overall, it's an engaging and heartwarming read.
Who Should Read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society?
Readers who enjoy The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society appreciate historical fiction set in World War II, epistolary novels, and stories of resilience and camaraderie. Fans of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and The Book Thief by Markus Zusak will find similar emotional depth and historical insight in this novel.
RecommendedReading Age
14+yearsLexile Level
930L