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mogreig's review against another edition
4.0
An absolute joy to read as we share the aches and pains of all those cycle miles and enjoy the scrumptious meals as she travels the length and breadth of France.
I am in awe of her achievements.
I am in awe of her achievements.
tophat8855's review against another edition
3.0
This book felt like it took forever, mostly because I was supposed to read it in time for January We Bike Book Club and it's been sitting on my shelf ever since.
This is a travelogue with a ton of food reviews and food descriptions in. Cloake is a food writer and she took a bike trip through France to try all the regional foods and rate croissants. I really liked the stories, but got tired of descriptions of food. I might try a few of the recipes. I wanted to hear more stories of people, but most of the book is "I have a reservation here at ___ and I need to make it to the reservation, bike bike bike" followed by "This is what I had and why it's so good." That's the whole book.
This is a travelogue with a ton of food reviews and food descriptions in. Cloake is a food writer and she took a bike trip through France to try all the regional foods and rate croissants. I really liked the stories, but got tired of descriptions of food. I might try a few of the recipes. I wanted to hear more stories of people, but most of the book is "I have a reservation here at ___ and I need to make it to the reservation, bike bike bike" followed by "This is what I had and why it's so good." That's the whole book.
geegee_74's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed reading about all the places she visited and the local colour. The actual food critiques and cycling stuff was way too privileged a viewpoint for me to get behind.
mjtess's review
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
loved this journey through france and its cuisine. Funny and informative and just an allround pleasure to read!
shesheshelix's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.75
njsbooknook's review against another edition
4.0
Fun and lively for food and travel lovers. This made me really wish to visit France (like I already needed a reason) and just go food hopping. Loved the artwork in between the pages. It just geled so well with the whole idea of the book.
nicjohnston's review against another edition
4.0
A hugely enjoyable two-wheeled-gastro-tour of France. Perked up with wit, a sprinkling of history and lots of patisserie. I listened to the audiobook, which is read by Felicity Cloake and would thoroughly recommend.