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Italian Neighbours: An Englishman in Verona by Tim Parks

merryburnsreads_24's review against another edition

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2.0

fun book, light read.

oliveseidler's review

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funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

ruthlemon08's review

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3.0

I did enjoy this book, and it had some funny and astute observations, but unsurprisingly it’s dated in the 30+ years since its publications, leading to some references which feel archaic and somewhat discriminatory in their tone. But still a fun read while you’re in Verona, as I was.

carrieprice78's review against another edition

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1.0

Tim Parks has an engaging, sometimes humorous writing style, but I can hold no respect for this book. Aside from the pointless and meandering egotism the reader is forced to endure, the reader must also read about Parks and his wife actually attempting to poison a dog, because it is barking at night. Because it is supposed to be funny. They go so far as to buy rat poison and make a few tests about what the dog will eat. Thankfully, they decide not to go through with it.[return][return]What Tim Parks (and his wife) really needed were earplugs, a white noise machine, and some brains.

Merged review:

Tim Parks has an engaging, sometimes humorous writing style, but I can hold no respect for this book. Aside from the pointless and meandering egotism the reader is forced to endure, the reader must also read about Parks and his wife actually attempting to poison a dog, because it is barking at night. Because it is supposed to be funny. They go so far as to buy rat poison and make a few tests about what the dog will eat. Thankfully, they decide not to go through with it.returnreturnWhat Tim Parks (and his wife) really needed were earplugs, a white noise machine, and some brains.

12roxy's review against another edition

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4.0

A series of brief, charmingly detailed sketches add up to an easy read which feels true to my (much shorter) Italian experiences. Delightful vigne.

12roxy's review against another edition

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4.0

A series of brief, charmingly detailed sketches add up to an easy read which feels true to my (much shorter) Italian experiences. Delightful vigne.