- Anna
Wow, what a title. This was one of the books that I had seriously considered for February's book club. But it didn't win the library request race. And as much as I enjoyed Stormbreaker, I kind of wish that Guernsey had won.
I was skeptical when I discovered that the entire book is written as letters, and I almost decided not to read it. But I forced myself, and I wasn't two lines in before I was thoroughly enjoying myself.
First of all, I love books that can also teach me things. I had no idea that the British Channel Islands were occupied during WWII. And secondly, subtle British humor/wit will always win me over.
It was a book that left me smiling.
I've been wanting to read this and now even more! Though I'm in the middle of The Shipping News and have to read Catcher in the Rye, I will get to this book soon enough :)
ReplyDeleteBack to the fiction vs. non-fiction debate, Ms. Slaten (I almost called you Ms. Tarp, btw), did you really just say you like books that teach you things?! Please see: nonfiction. ;) (just kidding with you)
ReplyDeleteAhem, I just don't want all you nonfictioners to think you are the ONLY ones learning anything.
ReplyDelete