- Paperback: 229 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group (1 Feb 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553371835
- ISBN-13: 978-0553371833
- Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 1.7 x 20.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 162,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A collection of short essays on how to buy ?the best? or at least the most expensive. Written with Mayle's usual light touch and humour. Not as fulfilling a read as the two books about setting up home in Provence.
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Mayle's book on the best that money can buy is like living the lives of the rich without paying the large sums of money. His wordpainting is so vivid, I imagine I'm sitting in a room furnished with astronomically priced antiques, sampling caviar with my 50 servants by my side. Perfectly charming and entertaining. I recommend this book highly.
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This book is excellent- beautifully written of course since it is Peter Mayle and so funny. He draws you in to this wonderful world of luxury and you really are hooked. I particulary liked the chapter on The Connaught Hotel- he says well-trained, well-paid staff who know your name and what you love really are a luxury- so true.
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Delightful.
Peter Mayle writes consistently and always elegantly."Acquired tastes" is lighthearted, informative,perceptive, and funny.
Published on 19 Dec 2000
Informative and amusing
So, this is how the other half lives? A highly enjoyable read. If I should ever win the lottery I shall remember this book!
Published on 13 April 1999
Excellent lark for the life's connoisseurs.
If your interests extend to the outermost reaches of extravagance and luxury but enjoy the wit Peter Mayle always delivers you will enjoy thisunexpected treasure. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 1999
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