Toujours Provence
by Peter Mayle
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Read in March, 2008
Peter Mayle writes about characters: Monsieur X, the truffle hunter; Massot with his metal detector; Boy, the dog, who ate the seat belt on his first car trip (and who apparently now has his own book, A Dog's Life). In Mayle's hands, the place of Provence and the French language become characters as well. From musing about Pavarotti's dinner to learning about the history of pastis, everything about this book is cheering. I've enjoyed all the other books by Mayle that I've read (A Year in Provence...more
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Read in February, 2008
I really enjoyed this book. Peter Mayle writes about his daily life in Provence. It continues where a A Year in Provence leaves off. It is a great read and really made me want to travel to that region of France. I definitely want to read his other books as well.
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recommends it for:
Anyone looking for a sequel to A Year in Provence.
This is the sequel to "A Year in Provence" and it is just as heartwarming, mouth-watering, and laugh-out-loud funny at times ... if you've read the first one and enjoyed it, you will like this one too!
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Read in January, 2008
A witty, light-hearted book that captures the essence of Provence. Certainly makes you want to visit--just not during the hot summers--especially to meet some of the interesting locals.
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I was reading this on the plane, and the man sitting next to me said, "What are you reading?" I told him, and he said, "Oh. I thought you were reading something in French."
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more escapism! not as good as the original, but still highly satisfying. read with a nice dry rose in hand, it'll definately heighten the experience.
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Love this set--with A Year in Provence. Have always loved everything French, having taken 9 years of French--I like to soak it up however I can.
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Read in February, 2008
A great follow up if you just didn't get enough from A Year in Provence. More discussion of food and the daily life of an expat in Provence.
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Funny. Mayle is annoying and you can understand why the French (rumor has it) despise him, but it's still funny.
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Read in August, 2004
Not nearly as good as the first, but still very funny and a good insight into the French world.
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Read in April, 2007
blah blah...pastis, olive oil...blah...French drivers...our dogs...blah blah blah blah
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the story about Hat-kicking had me laughing out loud and earned this book 4 stars.
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More merry-making and sunshine in Provence (see review of A Year In Provence).
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Read in March, 2001
Sequel to the first? Maybe....but nonethless, it is a great book!
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I enjoyed it, although I think it was a bit too precious for me.
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Read in October, 2007
Tres amusant! And, the cuisine descriptions are delicious.
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Read in January, 1993
recommends it for:
Peter Mayle fans
I couldn't get enough from "A Year in Provence" I guess.
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