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'Clarke brings off his story with panache.'
--Sunday Telegraph, 28 Sept 08 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
--Sunday Telegraph, 28 Sept 08 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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'Clarke's latest book contains all the witty elements and double entendres which are characteristic of his style and is an entertaining and light-hearted page-turner.'
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have completed the series and equally enjoyed each novel in the series. Dial for Merde is another enjoyable read that fills you with endless laughter. The scenery featured in the plot is new and stunning. Previous novels explore the romantic and beautiful city of Paris, but the latest one takes the reader on a delightful journey to the beautiful region of Southern France. This is an area well renowned for its magnificant beaches, islands and some of finest and exquisite French cuisine to taste.
Paul West is the main star of the story. The character never really disappoints readers, as he amuses us with mad adventures . The amusement continues in the fourth instalment with the acquaintance of grand family residing in chateaux, meeting eccentric French folks, chasing after French Mademoiselles, landing in trouble with authorities and wedding fiascos. No wonder the novel is titled merde with all these mishaps. He comes across such as a great and memorable character.
The satirical humour and sparkling characters stand out really well. A new setting sounds a great idea and well appreciated, as it shows different regions of France to appreciate for its beauty. The author is justified to experiment with new ideas as it offers new insights about the French culture. The rivalry between France and England is explored in a hilarious context. The jokes are so funny, as there are misperceptions between each other.
Paul West is the main star of the story. The character never really disappoints readers, as he amuses us with mad adventures . The amusement continues in the fourth instalment with the acquaintance of grand family residing in chateaux, meeting eccentric French folks, chasing after French Mademoiselles, landing in trouble with authorities and wedding fiascos. No wonder the novel is titled merde with all these mishaps. He comes across such as a great and memorable character.
The satirical humour and sparkling characters stand out really well. A new setting sounds a great idea and well appreciated, as it shows different regions of France to appreciate for its beauty. The author is justified to experiment with new ideas as it offers new insights about the French culture. The rivalry between France and England is explored in a hilarious context. The jokes are so funny, as there are misperceptions between each other.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book absolutely hilarious! I am already a fan of the author after reading A Year in the Merde which is equally fantastic. This book actually made me laugh out loud in several parts and I will no doubt be reading another 'Merde' book in the near future.
35 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A few years ago, Stephen Clarke hit gold with his "A year in the merde", and I was one of the many readers who enjoyed it. Yes, Clarke was the 483rd author to write the same book: young Englishman goes to France and finds that all hot French girls adore young Englishmen. Not true, but it makes for good reading while allowing young guys to dream about it. While Peter Mayle had already written far too many books on the same subject, Clarke took it one step further by being a lot more juicy and funny than others had been before.
Since then, Clarke has written three more books about Paul West and by now, the freshness is long gone. Book 1 was about the culture differences between the English and the French, Paul West, and a lot of hot French girls. Book 2 was about the culture differences between the English and the French, Paul West, and a lot of hot French girls. Book 3 was about the culture differences between the English, the Americans and the French, Paul West, and a lot of hot French girls. It will come as no surprise that this book is about the culture differences between the English and the French, Paul West, and a lot of hot French girls.
In this book, you'll get Paul, Elodie, her dad and some new French girls. All of them are of course hot and all of them adore Paul. Didn't see that one coming...
If you disliked the first book, there is no chance you'll enjoy this one. And even if you liked the first one and thought the second book was fun as well (as I did), by the time you get to the fourth book you've seen it all. A constant parade of hot French girls, Paul West and some excuse for a story. When Clarke wants to publish his fifth book, I hope he writes his second. We've been fed the same first book four times by now.
Since then, Clarke has written three more books about Paul West and by now, the freshness is long gone. Book 1 was about the culture differences between the English and the French, Paul West, and a lot of hot French girls. Book 2 was about the culture differences between the English and the French, Paul West, and a lot of hot French girls. Book 3 was about the culture differences between the English, the Americans and the French, Paul West, and a lot of hot French girls. It will come as no surprise that this book is about the culture differences between the English and the French, Paul West, and a lot of hot French girls.
In this book, you'll get Paul, Elodie, her dad and some new French girls. All of them are of course hot and all of them adore Paul. Didn't see that one coming...
If you disliked the first book, there is no chance you'll enjoy this one. And even if you liked the first one and thought the second book was fun as well (as I did), by the time you get to the fourth book you've seen it all. A constant parade of hot French girls, Paul West and some excuse for a story. When Clarke wants to publish his fifth book, I hope he writes his second. We've been fed the same first book four times by now.
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another good book and good story from stephen clarke .If you have read one year in the merde and enjoyed it , this is a must have book.
Published 3 months ago by nathalie
Godfather III, Rocky V...Dial M for Merde
I recently found this buried at the bottom of a storage box along with books that I was going to give away. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Another second Generation Irishman
Thoroughly enjoyable
Having read and enjoyed the first three books in the series, this one was no disappointment.
Like other reviewers, I think getting our favourite characters back onto... Read more
Like other reviewers, I think getting our favourite characters back onto... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Graham
hilarious
I had read 'Merde Actually' and thought I'd try another one in the series and was not disappointed. The story is great and kept me laughing throughout. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Lulu
Great holiday reading. Entertaining and lighthearted.
Another very intertaining tale from Stephen Clarke. Try to read his other books first to get his 'take' on French society.
Published on 7 May 2010 by Fixitjimmy
La France!
Great, Paul West has returned to France in this his fourth Merde adventure. I was pleased as it made for a very entertaining book once again. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2010 by E. Bastian
unbelievabe but fun
Another book from Stephen Clarke and a good easy read. Written from the point of view of 'Pol' who once again finds himself embroiled with a new girlfriend and a mystery... Read more
Published on 15 July 2009 by palace pier
Not even a tenth as funny as the previous ones!
I read the 3 previous books from Clarke. I enjoyed them and found them really funny! (even though I'm French!) But Dial M for Merde is not funny. I didn't enjoy it. Read more
Published on 24 April 2009 by Frisette
Back to full form
All of Stephen Clarke's books have been good, but the last one (Merde Happens) suffered a bit from not being set in France. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2008 by GM12
Stephen Clarke at his brilliant best!!!
Loved it- brilliantly witty as always. One of the few authors who make me really laugh out loud, as well as providing loads of giggles throughout the book. Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2008 by Book Lover
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