What a book :)
This book was probably the best book I have read last month and will probably be
one of the best books I have read this year. What is it about ? Horrors of Natzi
occupation of Guernsey, yes (some of it quite graphic, but so very real), but
also triumph of human spirit and some really wonderful people who struggled hard
to survive and love each other, and books many books which helped to maintain
their spirits. Because of course books could not save you from what was
happening, but I am of the firm belief that books could help , especially when
books strengthened their friendships.
And I really loved how the book
mixes painful and light hearted moments, I thought story was really successful
in that. I also was very impressed that epistolary novel achieved what very few
books could do in this format for me. Usually letter style story distances the
characters and events from me, but in this one they came out alive and
interesting.