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carrie_t_loves_books's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
bookjerm's review against another edition
5.0
Best book on French culture I’ve read yet. It selves deep and is well researched, including lots of additional sources to look up in the notes section. A must-read for any Francophile.
rpcroke's review against another edition
5.0
So much fun! This book explains a lot about French culture and language - I found myself saying "ah-ha!" over and over again. I love France and take every opportunity to go there but still have what I consider odd interactions now and again. This book helped me understand many of these odd interactions.
The writing is great and was a pleasure to read. If you like France or are curious this is a must-read.
The writing is great and was a pleasure to read. If you like France or are curious this is a must-read.
iztrkfliers's review against another edition
3.0
Read this to prepare for an upcoming Europe trip. Has similar vibes to the book 'Watching the English'. More detailed than I expected given the title.
caitlin_89's review against another edition
4.0
A really interesting and surprisingly expansive introduction to French conversational and cultural nuances, rules and expectations that most of us would otherwise have to learn the hard way.
horthhill's review against another edition
5.0
"The Bonjour Effect: The Secret Codes of French Conversation Revealed" by Julie Barlow and Jean-Benoît Nadeau turned out to be super interesting. I could easily engage in a lengthy conversation based upon their many observations about what the French talk about when they talk French. If I learned nothing else, apparently one can't say 'Bonjour' enough. And, an absent 'Bonjour' will bring all to a halt. Worth the read.
mimipolston's review against another edition
5.0
I wish this book was out four years ago when I moved to France! A must-read for 'les anglo-saxons' living in this country.