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christinevellis's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.75
gabe_reads's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
3.0
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this, given that I don't really care about cycling, or regional French food, or France! The author's self-deprecating and irreverent writing style really carried the book for me. My favourite chapter was probably the omelette in Mont-Saint-Michel.
Unfortunately, I enjoyed the book far more when I was reading it in the sun in the south of France. When I was back in cold and grey England it slightly lost its lustre. Still an enjoyable holiday read.
mogreig's review
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 against another edition
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