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smitchy's review against another edition
5.0
A lovely follow up to A Year in Provence. Peter Mayle is eating and drinking his way through life in a small french village, with a host of colourful anecdotes and charm.
tvert_mirkli's review against another edition
4.0
"Biju ķēries pie lavandu apgriešanas ar nelielām zaru šķērēm, un, kā jau iesācējam, man gāja ļoti lēni -nepilnā stundā apcirpu knapi duci ceru. Kad pie mums iegriezās Anrieta, atvedusi pilnu grozu ar baklažāniem, biju priecīgs par iespēju mirkli apstāties. Anrieta paskatījās uz lavandām, uzmeta acis mazajām škērēm un nogrozīja galvu par nejēgu kaimiņu. Vai es nezinot, kā jāgriež lavandas? Ko es māžojoties ar zaru šķērēm? Kur esot mans faucille?"
Atverot grāmatu un turpinot lasīšanas ceļojumu Provansā ir iespēja sajust, sasmaržot un izgaršot katru šīs dienvidu zemes vienreizējamību. Pasmieties par kvalitatīviem jokiem, uzzināt daudz jauna par frančiem un nedaudz piebremzēt savu ikdienas skrējienu... Šīs grāmatas lasīšana ir kā tikšanās ar seniem draugiem, kas dzīvo citā valstī un stāsta savus piedzīvojumus pie laba vīna glāzes. A votre santé!
Atverot grāmatu un turpinot lasīšanas ceļojumu Provansā ir iespēja sajust, sasmaržot un izgaršot katru šīs dienvidu zemes vienreizējamību. Pasmieties par kvalitatīviem jokiem, uzzināt daudz jauna par frančiem un nedaudz piebremzēt savu ikdienas skrējienu... Šīs grāmatas lasīšana ir kā tikšanās ar seniem draugiem, kas dzīvo citā valstī un stāsta savus piedzīvojumus pie laba vīna glāzes. A votre santé!
mccawhea's review against another edition
5.0
I'd never had any desire to go to France until I read this book. So light and clever!
sjhazel1's review against another edition
5.0
“Toujours Provence” is, just as it’s predecessor, such a relaxing book to read. It dives into a time after the author has published his first book and tells of all the new changes that comes with local (and international) recognition. The tourists seem to never leave, but thankfully the delicious food and wine never fails to leave either!
lindasdarby's review against another edition
3.0
While I didn't enjoy this book as much as A Year in Provence this was a lovely read. It really makes me want to move to Provence and give up on all of my Oregon rain!
mjpaton's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
3.75
kyriegibson's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
3.5
I enjoyed reading about Provence again in this sequel. Very enlightening and still makes me want to go back.
nlfrey's review against another edition
5.0
Peter Mayle is quickly becoming a favorite of mine.
He's also giving me some crazy ideas. Crazy, "maybe-I-could-move-to-Europe!" type ideas.
Seriously, though, all envy of his living situation aside, the guy can write!
And since the vast majority of us won't ever be able to experience first hand living in the French countryside, it's wonderful to have someone who did experience that write it down for the rest of us to enjoy.
But I will warn you - this book has side effects. These include feeling nostalgic and homesick for a home and country you've never actually lived in, falling in love with France without ever stepping foot in the country, spending days dreaming and planning trips, and finding yourself researching how to move to Europe.
Excellent book. Enjoy.
He's also giving me some crazy ideas. Crazy, "maybe-I-could-move-to-Europe!" type ideas.
Seriously, though, all envy of his living situation aside, the guy can write!
And since the vast majority of us won't ever be able to experience first hand living in the French countryside, it's wonderful to have someone who did experience that write it down for the rest of us to enjoy.
But I will warn you - this book has side effects. These include feeling nostalgic and homesick for a home and country you've never actually lived in, falling in love with France without ever stepping foot in the country, spending days dreaming and planning trips, and finding yourself researching how to move to Europe.
Excellent book. Enjoy.