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“Hugely entertaining.”
–"The Mirror"
“Funny and irreverent as ever.”
–"Wanderlust"
“A warmly comic adventure.”
–"Daily Mail"
–"The Mirror"
“Funny and irreverent as ever.”
–"Wanderlust"
“A warmly comic adventure.”
–"Daily Mail"
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The eagerly awaited hilarious new adventure from bestselling author Tony Hawks
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Tony Hawks is a fine author of light hearted 'travel books'. He has certainly been around in his time, and his latest adventures to the Pyrenees provides an entertaining diary of his experiences.
This book not does have the same comic content as when Tony made his pilgrimage around Irland, but then draging a fridge around the Emerald Isle is hard to follow. Saying that, there are still a lot of light hearted moments.
I share some of Tony's experiences, being another Brit who has moved abroad, and this makes many of the stories in this book all the more relevant to me as a reader. Getting used to and accepted into a foreign culture is no easy taks, but Tony jumps in with both feet. It is pleasing to see that he is more than willing to make a fool of himself through his use of the French language and other English eccentricities - a must if you are truely going to fit in.
A good read. Pleasant, interesting and witty.
This book not does have the same comic content as when Tony made his pilgrimage around Irland, but then draging a fridge around the Emerald Isle is hard to follow. Saying that, there are still a lot of light hearted moments.
I share some of Tony's experiences, being another Brit who has moved abroad, and this makes many of the stories in this book all the more relevant to me as a reader. Getting used to and accepted into a foreign culture is no easy taks, but Tony jumps in with both feet. It is pleasing to see that he is more than willing to make a fool of himself through his use of the French language and other English eccentricities - a must if you are truely going to fit in.
A good read. Pleasant, interesting and witty.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Tony Hawks is a talented humorist and I have to admire his willingness to share some embarrassing episodes with the reader. For me the problem is that the ground covered in this book has been covered so many times before in books like "A Year in Provence" (though Hawks's book is funnier) and countless TV programmes, so there is an inevitable feeling of déja vu when reading it. Aside from that criticism, the book is a good holiday read.
16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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It's not quite as fast paced as Hawks' other titles, but it *is* a good read. If you travel and have driven abroad then you'll sympathise with much he experiences, and if you've thought about buying or moving abroad, then you'll really get something out of this. How he integrates into French village life, the saga of his pool, the builder who lives with him, the interesting characters he meets and how he struggles (blimey, if only I could speak French that well!) with the lingo: all great stuff. I read this under blue skies abroad and found it relaxing and entertaining. Good flowing writing style, gentle but good humour, and real life.
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A good, inspiring read
I really liked this book, a little bit more serious than round Ireland with a fridge, but still with all the tales which each of us could relate to. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Loves2travel
He's done it again
If you've enjoyed Tony Hawks' other books, then you're likely to enjoy this as well. The light self depreciating humour, his ability to get himself into odd situations and tackle... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rocktart
If you need a laugh
From the first page, this book will bring a smile to your face,and after you've finished it, you will want to add Tony Hawks to your list of most wanted people to invite to a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by terrijay
Not Your Usual Piano Based Literature
The world of instrument centred literature, or 'instru-lit' if you like, has been stagnant for some time. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Craigy The Magnificent
Good start, slowed down to a grinding halt, then picked up again
I was not enthralled by this at all. It started well, with Tony's journey down, buying the house etc, but seemed to lose its way in the middle before picking up again when he meets... Read more
Published 5 months ago by H. Beaumont
Kindle Edition - Good Story, shame about the typos!
This review is for the Kindle Edition.
I enjoyed the story, it has a gentle pace and leaves you with a smile on your face - rather like the location he writes so well... Read more
I enjoyed the story, it has a gentle pace and leaves you with a smile on your face - rather like the location he writes so well... Read more
Published 11 months ago by RLTiow
It's on the Shelf
Its on the shelf and I will get around to reading it one day but love owning it and knowing that its waiting for me.
Published 13 months ago by Chris Waywell
Real life
Tony Hawks story of how he accidently decides to live in the Pyrenees and all the antics that go with his decision actually made me laugh out loud many times during the read. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Denise K. Church
Like watching paint dry
After spending a number of years in France, dealing with the absolutely fabulous french, and their big no BS hearts, I really got annoyed reading this book. Read more
Published 17 months ago by CoreHeart
Funny. But not quite as funny.
I bought this book on the strength of the superb comic writing found in Tony Hawks' first three books, all of which I greatly enjoyed. Read more
Published 20 months ago by kpmarek
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