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alisonraereed's review against another edition
3.5
This was fun! Like decades of readers it made me both hungry and anxious to visit France. At first I felt like it was trying too hard to be humorous but after a few chapters either it became more subtle or I just got used to it.
fabergegirl's review against another edition
lighthearted
3.0
A very cute and wholesome memoir about English expats who moved to Provence and immersed themselves in the local community, lifestyle, and culture. Nothing extraordinary about their story or the writing.
myhreemma's review against another edition
3.0
I would have absolutely loved this book if 50% of its content wasn't the author complaining about their top-down housing renovations. I loved the moments when they explored the villages, spoke equally about people they were doing business with at their winery and house, and described their culture shocks (the dinner party when they came underdressed, their meals at restaurants, etc.) A very dear friend gave me this book, and I love it even more for that, but the snottiness and entitlement from the author were surprising.
toni_nb's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this little book. Mayle's descriptions of French country life, his neighbors, entertaining, friends, eating, etc. makes for great day-dreaming about retiring to a little village in Europe anywhere. Literally laughed out loud in some parts. I haven't donated my copy to the local paperback trade-in place or library just yet, I think because I would enjoy reading it one more time.
gringuitica's review against another edition
3.0
Beautiful prose and an expat memoir? Should have loved it, but I found myself playing on my phone and dallying every night, instead of rushing to read. That's when I know I'm just not that into a book. Sadly.
erinkolb's review against another edition
4.0
Just spent 12 months in Provence with this book gem. Delightful!