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'hilarious' (Daily Mail )
‘a very funny tome’ (Daily Telegraph )
'a profoundly instructive course in the idiosyncrasies of Greek law, custom and culture...Entertainingly chronicled' (Saga )
‘carried along with wit and style’ (Irish Times )
‘Entertaining’ (The Lady )
'A tale of how sunshine, rough wine and a deep love between a father and son conquers Greek beaurocracy to build a dream house. Funny, touching and one of the most enjoyable reads of the year.' (Country Life ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
‘a very funny tome’ (Daily Telegraph )
'a profoundly instructive course in the idiosyncrasies of Greek law, custom and culture...Entertainingly chronicled' (Saga )
‘carried along with wit and style’ (Irish Times )
‘Entertaining’ (The Lady )
'A tale of how sunshine, rough wine and a deep love between a father and son conquers Greek beaurocracy to build a dream house. Funny, touching and one of the most enjoyable reads of the year.' (Country Life ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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'a very funny tome' (Daily Telegraph )
'hilarious' (Daily Mail )
'a profoundly instructive course in the idiosyncrasies of Greek law, custom and culture...entertainingly chronicled' (Saga )
'A sparky, funny, exasperated story that brings Humphrys and his family together in trying but also tender circumstances.' (Iain Finlayson, Times )
'John Humphrys was born to be combative... His cellist son Christopher acts as a gentle foil. Between them they amusingly blend the genres of misery memoir and Mediterranean escapist idyll (FT Weekend )
'Entertaining' (The Lady )
'hilarious' (Independent on Sunday )
'hilarious' (Daily Mail )
'a profoundly instructive course in the idiosyncrasies of Greek law, custom and culture...entertainingly chronicled' (Saga )
'A sparky, funny, exasperated story that brings Humphrys and his family together in trying but also tender circumstances.' (Iain Finlayson, Times )
'John Humphrys was born to be combative... His cellist son Christopher acts as a gentle foil. Between them they amusingly blend the genres of misery memoir and Mediterranean escapist idyll (FT Weekend )
'Entertaining' (The Lady )
'hilarious' (Independent on Sunday )
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm afraid that I totally disagree with the previous reviewer. The book made me laugh out loud several times. Yes many people have done a book on a similar theme before but this one is particularly well written and funny, particularly the contrast between uptight John Humphrys and his laid back son. Being middle class and buying a property abroad is not a crime, and I strongly recommend this book.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I absolutely loved this book. We all know that John Humphrys can tell a good story -his journalistic career speaks for itself - but the hidden gem in this book is his son Christopher. The banter between father and son is very funny and adds another whole layer to this book. Christopher tells great stories about his many years spent living in Greece (I loved the saga surrounding his marriage to his Greek wife)and does so with real flair and wit. I'd be very happy to go out and down a few ouzo's with this guy - he has clearly lived life to the full while in Greece! Perhaps this pair would like to tackle another building project so that we can do some more laughing from the comfort of our sofas.. Great stuff!!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is one of those books you just don't want to put down. I loved the contrast between the famously grumpy old man that is John Humphrys and his evidently chilled out son Christopher. It's so much more than just the story of building a house in Greece - although that in itself proves hilarious. Christopher offers an insight into Greece and its traditions that can only come from someone who has clearly immersed himself fully in the culture. This isn't just another 'celebrity' telling a story, it's an entertaining take on life in a country I knew little about (there's some really interesting historical stuff too). It takes a lot for me to chuckle while reading a book, but the peacock chapter had me literally laughing out loud. Whether or not you're a fan of Mr Humphrys, this is a top book - I'll be buying it for my friends this Christmas!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Really Good Price and a Good Read
I wanted this book when it first came out . Too expensive . At this reduced price it is wonderful and the quality of the book is shop quality. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Gigi
A geat read
This was the most unputdownable book I have read for some months - beautiufully written as I wouldexpect from John Humphrys. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. D. S. Edwards
fantastic
very well written, you feel as though you go on the Journey with them!! very funny in parts and provides a word of warning in others. but made me want a place in Greece even more
Published 9 months ago by Diane
fun read!
I borrowed this book and thoroughly enloyed it - it is an amusing account of John and his son's account of purchasing a house in Greece and the complications INVOLVED!! Read more
Published 9 months ago by 123qwe
Enjoyable read
I very much enjoyed reading this book, although I did find John Humphries' somewhat pompous attitude to all the pitfalls that affected his project rather annoying at times. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Paul T
Entertaining, well written and highly informative
This was a very entertaining read. I particularly like the way both John and Christopher offer their different perceptions and perspectives of what is taking place and how it... Read more
Published 14 months ago by BOOK RAVEN
Mediocre
An enjoyable account of building a house in Greece that is easy to read but which just didn't quite hit the mark for me. I don't know why but i expected a little more from this.
Published 14 months ago by M. S. Harris
Informative and very funny.
I first saw the book while on holiday in Crete last year. I read it this week and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by F. Clerkin
nice to read
I had this book as a Christmas gift,from a friend in its been fun reading it and heart-warming... People who try and travel abroad and make a new life usually have a lot of... Read more
Published 15 months ago by A Keats Fan
If Humphrys could only learn some Greek!!
Loved the book! It should be mandatory reading for all the Greek bureaucrats whose job is to invite/encourage foreign investment in Greece. Read more
Published 16 months ago by MarieS
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