The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' is a book which, I'm sure, every book-lover will enjoy. Not only does it talk about every good book written before the 1940s, it also appreciates the love for reading. The characters are lovable and endearing (especially Elizabeth and Sidney though in this case, it's hard to have favourites!), the story, despite being written from shifting perspectives in the epistolary form, doesn't lose its charm, fluidity and is an admirable amalgamation of wit, expression and humour.

Since criticism of such a beautiful book is impossible, I'd conclude by saying there is NO REASON WHATSOEVER why you shouldn't read it even if the book looks like a chick-lit and the blurb has a comment from losers like Stephanie Meyer .

You may find the ending slightly clichéd and you might feel the whole thing ended too soon. But all the same, it is one of those rare books which you shouldn't miss for anything in the world! Oh, and in case you're wondering why 4 stars after such a glowing, gushing review, well, if you've read '84 Charring Cross Road' , you'll see why!

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