British author Juliet is ready to write her next novel about a book club held in Guernsey during the German occupation of World War II.
What an utterly charming as well as completely fascinating novel. Set after WWII, it’s told in a series of letters and correspondences between Juliet, a British writer, her publisher, her best friend, and a book club she meets on Guernsey. Juliet not only finds herself drawn to the islander’s struggle during the German occupation, but she finds a family (including romance) on the island. The format is made for listening, and luckily the audio book is done to perfection. Don’t read this novel, listen to it if you can.
I found myself falling in love with Juliet. She’s vibrant, compassionate, and driven. All of the secondary characters are as richly drawn as Juliet, but she is definitely the heart and soul of the book. The relationships she builds with the islanders felt as natural as breathing. I completely believed they loved her, and she loved them, by the end of the novel. The romance is not the driving force of the novel, but it’s still given time and attention to develop. The exploration of German occupation on Guernsey is fascinating, mixing the character driven moments with more serious historical relevance. I can’t rave enough about this book.
I read this book because I wanted to watch the movie adaptation on Netflix. Sadly, I think the movie adaptation totally missed the mark.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Read if you like: 🗺️ WWII | 💖 Slow burn romance | 🏠 Small town setting
Find it: Amazon | Goodreads
Read if you like: 🗺️ WWII | 💖 Slow burn romance | 🏠 Small town setting
Find it: Amazon | Goodreads
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