Travel to France

Almost French: Love and a New Life in Paris

Format: Paperback
Author: Sarah Turnbull
ReleaseDate: 05 August, 2004
Publisher: Gotham
Rating:

Are all Ausses this whiny?
I was even more put-off with her constant whining about things that did not go exactly how she pictured. Expecting a romance type story, it's needless to say I was somewhat disappointed that it did not go too much into the relationship.
There are so many unanswered questions that I wondered if she bothered making a seconded drafted of her story.
There is too much whining and too little about the people around her, especially about Fredrick. I think she expected too much and did not give enough of herself. True, there are some funny moments, but to put it bluntly, I'm glad I only checked this out of the library instead if buying it like I was intending to.
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A lot to like; a lot is missing
I've studied French and have been to Paris (2 week vacation in '00). I read this quickly; it's a fast read. This book should be required reading for all students of French; you get a ton of insights into French culture. What is missing is everything about her relationship with the guy she lives with for several years and, in the epilogue(!) finally marries. You know more about his friends and family than him when the book ends. There is no basis for their love, no reason given for why she lives with him, nor why he wants her to. That is really strange!!!.

Interesting Cultural Read
I enjoyed reading about the cultural differences and how the author coped with those differences. Good book - a bit slow in spots; others were quite amusing. .

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