Please join Ms. Juliet Ashton, Mr. Dawsey Adams, Mrs. Amelia Maugery, Isola Pribby, John Booker and other members in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, as we discuss this fine novel-in-letters written by Ms. Mary Ann Shaffer and completed posthumously by her niece, Ms. Annie Barrows.
We will meet for discussion and refreshments in the Community Room of the
We appreciate your kindly reading the book before joining the conversation; but do come to the discussion to hear about a book you will much enjoy reading at some future time.
Questions to Consider:
Who is the main character in the novel?
From whose point of view is the story told?
Was the format of letters written and responded to an effective treatment for this story?
The people of
When needed supplies finally arrived, they were often wrapped in sections of old newspapers. Each club member indicates favorite sections they were finally able to enjoy. What is your favorite part of the daily or Sunday papers?
Susan Scott and Sophie Strachan—what roles do they play in the story?
The author Charles Lamb is mentioned throughout the novel. What purpose do he and his writings serve in the story?
Consider a few quotes attributed to Lamb: “I love to lose myself in other men's minds.” “I'd like to grow very old as slowly as possible.” “We gain nothing by being with such as ourselves. We encourage one another in mediocrity. I am always longing to be with men more excellent than myself.” And finally, “What is reading, but silent conversation.”
