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This entertaining new book about the struggles of an English couple to scratch a living in the Andalusian countryside in the late 80s will have readers in tears as they and their friends lurch from one calamity to another.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An interesting and amusing insight into life in a foreign country in the 80's. All of us stuck in our 'way of life' imagine an easy lifestlye for all those who choose to go and live in warmer climes !! NOT SO ! This book illustrates just how versatile and resourceful people have to be to try and make things work when outside influences have such an impact on day to day life but as the book shows, a sense of humour is vital to pave the way to success and just to keep going against the odds!! Book 2 on it's way?
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have just finished reading this book and whilst it gave an insight into the lifestyle of ex pats in the late 80's I foun d it was a bit flat, it was written similarly to Carol Drinkwaters tales in Southern France.
Perhaps I am being a little unfair as I compare this writing to that of Peter Kerr and Chris Stewart, in my opinion better and funnier writers.
If you like tales of what cats get up to living in Andalucia then this may be for you, but not for me..
Perhaps I am being a little unfair as I compare this writing to that of Peter Kerr and Chris Stewart, in my opinion better and funnier writers.
If you like tales of what cats get up to living in Andalucia then this may be for you, but not for me..
24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This account of life as it really is for your average couple without much money in the Spanish countryside, warts and all, made me laugh until my sides hurt. The illustrations are excellent and add another dimension. I can't wait for "what happened next", what about it Alex?
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Easy and fun read
Having spent quite some time in the region where the book is set, I found the book highly enjoyable. Read more
Published 9 months ago by LGM
Uninspiring.
The characters and the tales are not very interesting and I didn't learn much about moving to Spain. I'm afraid I stopped reading before I got to the end.
Published 19 months ago by Mabs
Well written with great humour and style.
I really enjoyed this fast moving and thoroughly amusing tale. Alex has painted a vivid and fascinating picture of life for a brave but innocent couple buying their first property... Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2006 by Sally Wood
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