A review by rosannajhunt
Almost French: Love and a New Life in Paris by Sarah Turnbull

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

I had high expectations of this book after hearing it spoken of so often over the years, but I found it just okay. Many of the observations are clearly of their time, or are now so commonplace that they just aren’t as interesting. Most of all, I really wanted more about the author’s life and the central relationship - but the reader only hears about their disagreements over cultural differences. This meant I found it difficult to connect with the story or understand her motivations for moving. I’d recommend Paris for Beginners by Rachael Coopes and Jayne Tuttle’s two Paris memoirs for a more personal memoir-style read about Paris.