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- Publisher: Sort of Books (27 Jun 2002)
- ISBN-10: 0149042337
- ISBN-13: 978-0149042338
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I did not read the preceding book "Driving Over Lemons", so I was coming into this authors writing blind. But I was captivated by his descriptions of his neighbours and people encountered on his hillside farm. From Domingo, the neighbour of many talents, to Trev, who deisgned and built an eco-folly for the author.
You get impression at times, that money was tight for the author and his family, but yet they enjoyed the live that Andalucia offered them. Chapters in this book will make you chuckle, especially the description of Porca the parrot and his love for Ana, the authors wife.
The only critique I have is that I felt we are somewhat abandoned at the end of the book. But I do suppose that means, there will be a third installment. In the meantime, I'm going to go and read the first.
46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
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A parrot in the Pepper Tree by Chris Stewart
Despite the rather unlikely title to this book and its predecessor, 'Driving over Lemons' I found it really compulsive reading.
As it turns out both titles have some relevance which becomes apparent somewhere in the tales told by Chris Stewart. He comes across as a likeable chap who wends his way through life like the ball in a game of bagatelle. Much of the reading is captivating and it's tempting not to stop at the end of the chapter but to continue and satisfy your curiosity.
The bleakness of a farmer's existence in the Alpujarras region of Spain is highlighted still more with the arrival of Chris and Ana's daughter Chole. To read about the happy development of Chole I could not help but to ask myself some questions. Would I have brought up a child in this environment? Would I have had the guts to go there in the first place? The characters and way of life captured in this book are as far away from your two week package holiday as you could possibly get, which is probably the attraction.
Now and then (just when you are wondering how they coped without a microwave) a new acquisition drags the family into the 21st Century like a radio telephone or battery charger. However the impression the author gives is that of a lifestyle not really changed for hundreds of years.
I found 'A parrot in a Pepper Tree' a thoroughly enjoyable read and a temporary antidote to the rat race that its author has skilfully left behind.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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Answer; Chris Stewart. What a delightful read this is! Following on from 'Driving Over Lemons', Chris Stewart's first book, it is so easy to picture the people, the expressions on their faces, the terrain, feel the warm sun and oh yes, see that darn parrot. Chris Stewart has a certain droll way of expressing himself. I found myself laughing out loud, both at the events that are retold and the way they are expressed. The only bad thing about this book is that it came to the end, and without another one to carry on with. Come on Chris, stop messing about with the farm, get pen to paper!
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If you liked Driving over Lemons, you will like this.
Really enjoyable holiday read. If you enjoyed Driving over Lemons you should enjoy this. Was exactly as I expected it would be with great descriptions of all the characters.
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The Lemons Trilogy
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I am half way through this second book in the trilogy. I didn't think he would find more people & situations to write about after the first book, but he's written another funny and... Read more
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Bought this book as a follow on from Chris's previous books. It was a good read easy to read and light on the brain at bedtime.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. H. Corrie
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Its a fabulous book strongly recommend to anyone especially if you have moved to Spain, very funny in parts and good light hearted reading a must for anyone.
Published 1 month ago by blue
Cant complain, I love reading about his and his family's Spanish life!
This product arrived super fast, before the estimated delivery date and was well packaged. Very happy. Can not complain, reading it now!! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kerloee
Delightful!
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Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Carol M. A. Fourie
Disappointing
Unfortunately, not as good a read as "Driving over Lemons"! The first book of Chris's left you with looking forward to his next. Disappointing!
Published 7 months ago by Babylon
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This book is very worthwhile reading. Very informative and you can imagine being there.One that you dont want to put down
Published 7 months ago by nan
TRILOGY
I've just finished reading this trilogy by Chris Stewart and found it to be nice ight reading - great for holidays especially in Spain! Read more
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