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3.74 AVERAGE
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I did enjoy it a lot, especially at the start, but there is slightly too many graphic description of meat ( and various versions of offal) for my liking and by the end as I was reading quite fast it became a bit repetitive.
I did enjoy it a lot, especially at the start, but there is slightly too many graphic description of meat ( and various versions of offal) for my liking and by the end as I was reading quite fast it became a bit repetitive.
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You had me at the title! A woman travels around France in search of the perfect croissant (and other food of course). There’s recipes, talks about food, good tips of places to visit, things to see, tips for cyclists and just a general love of travel and France across each and every page.
I read this on a kindle and there wasn’t any photos or map in the book so I hope there is when it’s printed as they are desperately needed for a book such as this. It’s visual and the writing draws you along on that bike alongside her, but without the aches and pains she must have had on such a long journey. The countryside they travel through, the places the visit! Oh, I could wax lyrical about this for years. The author comes across as your friend, your ideal travel companion and breathes fresh air into the usual travelogue and guides. In fact this book is many things – a diary, an autobiography, a cook book and travel guide all in one.
This book will make you eat!
Be aware that you will be heading out to your local bakery as soon as you start reading. I do love a croissant and haven’t had one for a while but this book had me going all the way to Marks and Spencer (not quite the same I know but still). Oh to be in la France! I was very happy to see her name her favourite croissant and where to buy it. I shall be going there on my next visit for sure. And as for the other food….I’ve eaten many of the dishes mentioned and even tried a few others so it was fascinating to be taken back to those days and remember happy times
I always admire people who do things like this. This is one long journey and I can only imagine how tough it was at times and the perseverance needed to see it through. This is like a travel food guide and Tour de France all in one and it made for a fun and tasty read.
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I read this on holiday in 2019 and it was my read of the summer. I still talk about this book and can’t but a croissant without thinking about it.
Well written, funny and comforting.
Well written, funny and comforting.
Potentially not in the right mood for the book but I felt it was quite repetitive in the writing style and structure
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First, I love that this book started with a map of Felicity Cloake's foodie Tour de France. I loved her conversational writing style; it felt like I was right there on the journey with her, but instead of cycling in the rain, sleeping in a tent in the rain, I was curled up on my couch. If you like France, French food, all things French, I highly recommend this book. Definitely will revisit for the recipes and for the places to visit and eat local fare.