I finally got around to reading The Guernsey Literary...Potato Peel... book. And honestly, I thought the book was a lot like the title. Charming, even cute, but really not much there. Yes, it was fun to read, and yes, I learned a little about the German occupation of the Channel Islands. The characters were lovely. The setting was beautiful. The book was quick to read. But I can't say there was much that would stay with you, and the whole thing was rather predictable. I didn't really expect anything different though, and it certainly wasn't a waste of time. I just hope none of my book groups choose it, although it's exactly the sort of book a lot of groups would choose.
Suite Francaise and 84, Charing Cross Road are both more worthwhile, on similar topics.
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Harsh. But... accurate. (Though, honestly, it made for some decent discussion at my in-person book group.)
And you're right: the other two books are much, much better.
I liked the book talk int he first half. I thought it shifted tone in the second half and became waaaaay too predictable like you say.
I wouldn't mind book group-ing it, but definitely not a favorite of mine.
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