nlfrey's review against another edition
5.0
Peter Mayle is quickly becoming a favorite of mine.
He's also giving me some crazy ideas. Crazy, "maybe-I-could-move-to-Europe!" type ideas.
Seriously, though, all envy of his living situation aside, the guy can write!
And since the vast majority of us won't ever be able to experience first hand living in the French countryside, it's wonderful to have someone who did experience that write it down for the rest of us to enjoy.
But I will warn you - this book has side effects. These include feeling nostalgic and homesick for a home and country you've never actually lived in, falling in love with France without ever stepping foot in the country, spending days dreaming and planning trips, and finding yourself researching how to move to Europe.
Excellent book. Enjoy.
He's also giving me some crazy ideas. Crazy, "maybe-I-could-move-to-Europe!" type ideas.
Seriously, though, all envy of his living situation aside, the guy can write!
And since the vast majority of us won't ever be able to experience first hand living in the French countryside, it's wonderful to have someone who did experience that write it down for the rest of us to enjoy.
But I will warn you - this book has side effects. These include feeling nostalgic and homesick for a home and country you've never actually lived in, falling in love with France without ever stepping foot in the country, spending days dreaming and planning trips, and finding yourself researching how to move to Europe.
Excellent book. Enjoy.
blueskygreentreesyellowsun's review against another edition
5.0
Every sequel has the potential to not only be terrible, but also to ruin the memory of the original book. Fortunately "Tourjours Provence" is just as charming and cheerful as "A Year in Provence"; devotees of the original can dive in without reservations.
kfish1829's review against another edition
5.0
“Light and loving…a welcoming, happy book.” That’s what the San Francisco Chronicle said about Toujours Provence and I wholeheartedly agree.
Toujours (Always) Provence is the sequel to Peter Mayle’s memoir “A Year in Provence.” Mayle is an Englishman who moved to Provence, France in the 80’s with his wife. Each chapter details a witty, comforting, and wholly entertaining anecdote about their day to day life in the French countryside. Topics range from truffle pigs, alcoholic wasps, birthday picnics, and other various gastronomic adventures. There are so many little lines that stand out and make you laugh, but you’ll have to read it for yourself to enjoy them. Once again, 5/5 and an ultimate favorite.
Toujours (Always) Provence is the sequel to Peter Mayle’s memoir “A Year in Provence.” Mayle is an Englishman who moved to Provence, France in the 80’s with his wife. Each chapter details a witty, comforting, and wholly entertaining anecdote about their day to day life in the French countryside. Topics range from truffle pigs, alcoholic wasps, birthday picnics, and other various gastronomic adventures. There are so many little lines that stand out and make you laugh, but you’ll have to read it for yourself to enjoy them. Once again, 5/5 and an ultimate favorite.
melindamoor's review against another edition
3.0
3,5 stars
Not quite as good as [b:A Year in Provence|40189|A Year in Provence|Peter Mayle|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1535746681l/40189._SY75_.jpg|940715], but still a very cosy, relaxing read about life in Provence as experienced by a British expatriate author who settled there.
Not quite as good as [b:A Year in Provence|40189|A Year in Provence|Peter Mayle|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1535746681l/40189._SY75_.jpg|940715], but still a very cosy, relaxing read about life in Provence as experienced by a British expatriate author who settled there.
cheryl6of8's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a heavenly escape from my studies and from real life. Just a brief idyll in the south of France with lots of food, quirky neighbors, lovely scenery, and some relaxation by the pool or wandering the woods. Mayle's celebration of Provence is a joy to experience, even if it has made living there feel so accessible that the influx of people trying to copy him has made it less of an escape from reality.
pdub604's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
3.75