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'Well written and set at an engaging pace... easy-to-read humorous account of one man's expat dream... is an enjoyable read.' --Featured in Living Abroad Magazine, August 2009 issue.
charming and wonderful, hilarious from start to finish... Fun Fun Read!! --Julie of Waterstone's Lancaster, August 2009
charming and wonderful, hilarious from start to finish... Fun Fun Read!! --Julie of Waterstone's Lancaster, August 2009
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`Yes, Serge Bastarde is his real name: he's a rogueish French brocanteur... Highjinks in rural Aquitaine ensue.'
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
John Dummer's sharply focused descriptions of the landscape, towns and villages, and the weather of the South West of France form a animated background for a series of adventures with an array of characters from some intimidating and belligerent peasants, only softened by a mutual love of the blues harmonica, to a sad little old man whose only companionship is a collection of antique dolls. The main character is Serge Bastarde, the brocanteur and mentor to the author and instigator of these adventures, and Dummer was not making the name up! This archetypal lovable rogue springs off the pages with great energy and good humour, and made this reviewer wonder what a splendid character for a TV series and who would play him. This book is an engaging and entertaining read with a style both literary and colloquial, very good descriptions merged with references to an alcoholic past as a blues drummer to his finding happiness with his wife and a very unconventional lifestyle in rural France. John Dummer can add storyteller to the list of his accomplishments.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Gentle, entertaining, sometimes funny account of life as an antique dealer in France. The narrative sometimes lacks a bit of punch, but there are some interesting characters on the way and, overall, I enjoyed it.Serge Bastarde Ate My Baguette: On the Road in the Real Rural France
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Yes Serge Bastarde is his real name, so ex Darts Drummer John Dummer, also from seminal 60's band The John Dummer Blues Band, assures us. I do believe him as it is a common name in the south of France where he lives. After serving his term in the music business as the drummer for the aforementioned groups and managing 80's band The Screaming Blue Messiahs, John upped sticks and moved to France with his wife, to become an antiques dealer.
It was here that he met the charismatic Serge, who in his inimitable way; teaches our John the ins and outs of the Brocanteur, flea market trader to you. Serge is without doubt a Rouge with a capital `R'. Content to pose as a local official to extract valuables from unsuspecting punters. He also has no scruples when setting up our gullible John as the patsy for his nefarious shenanigans. The story of the Stradivarius brought tears to my eyes.
This book is a real page-turner, which I finished in no time and I really hope there will be a sequel in the not too distant future. If you've read and enjoyed the books by Stephen Clarke then this one is definitely for you. If you haven't then this is a great place to start reading about the adventures of ex pats in France.
It was here that he met the charismatic Serge, who in his inimitable way; teaches our John the ins and outs of the Brocanteur, flea market trader to you. Serge is without doubt a Rouge with a capital `R'. Content to pose as a local official to extract valuables from unsuspecting punters. He also has no scruples when setting up our gullible John as the patsy for his nefarious shenanigans. The story of the Stradivarius brought tears to my eyes.
This book is a real page-turner, which I finished in no time and I really hope there will be a sequel in the not too distant future. If you've read and enjoyed the books by Stephen Clarke then this one is definitely for you. If you haven't then this is a great place to start reading about the adventures of ex pats in France.
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Enjoyable read
I enjoyed this book, it was very easy to read, interesting and amusing in parts also sad in parts and sometimes
depressing. Serge really did live up to his name. Read more
depressing. Serge really did live up to his name. Read more
Published 1 month ago by SER
Entertaining
This was a very entertaining read for me, I was always wondering what on earth was going to happen next. The title was intriguing, which in a way made me buy it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Black Dog
it made me laugh
Enjoyed reading this book as I travel to France on holiday each year, but also it just made me laugh!
Published 5 months ago by jane austen
`Compulsive reading' - the best recommendation I could given a book
`Compulsive reading' is possibly the best recommendation that could be given for a book. It begins with the title `Serge Bastarde ate my Baguette'. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Robert Johnson
Carry on at the Brocante!
Not what I was expecting but very entertaining nevertheless. As well as being a "I escaped to France" book there is a lot of information about the brocante (bric-a-brac, antiques)... Read more
Published 17 months ago by melodykleff
"superb!!!!
What a funny book!! I have seen these "type" of sellers in France and often wondered what they "actually" did -Now I know!!
a throughly recommened read !!
a throughly recommened read !!
Published 18 months ago by blodwyn
Fiction or non-fiction??
Entertaining and fun to read, but I find it hard to believe that it is all entirely fact. Serge Bastarde is surely either a fictional character, or a genuine real-life person who... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Stephen FOLEY
A bit of life in France
Very amusing, lightly written, couldn't put it down. Is this the life of antiques dealers in France?
Published 21 months ago by Mike M
Enjoyable
Yet another 'Brit moves Abroad' saga, but I enjoyed it. Light-hearted and humorous, it's not a great literary work, doesn't require too much deep thought, but does what is says on... Read more
Published on 5 April 2010 by Rose Wood
serge bastarde ate my baguette
This is the first book I have ever read. I found it funny, interesting, hard to put down and a pleasure to read. It as also quite informative.
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Published on 1 Mar 2010 by Mr. Paul R. Holloway
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