Almost French Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Intriguing and elucidating, but somewhat uneven in maintaining interest. Overall I enjoyed it, as an ex-pat wannabe. "

" I loved this book! It is a non-fictional account of a journalist who moves to Paris to be with the man she loves. She makes sharp observations about cultural differences, and paints a lovely picture of the city of Paris. Well-written and really interesting. "

" An interesting ethnography of an Aussie's move to France. Although I enjoyed this book, I didn't love it as much as I thought I would. Turnbull is a good writer, and she presents some interesting points of view on the French. "

" If you want to read a book about the expatriate life, this gives you a taste of that. "

" Lots of interesting French culture information. Quick beach read. "

" Chris and I are reading this together and it is a lot of fun - good read for travelers and lovers! "

" Great commentary about the French, their love of dogs, their strange social customs, and their views on everything! "

" Excellent, humorous writer. She points out all the difficulties foreigners have in understanding the French, and having lived there for fifteen years myself, I know she is skilled at pin-pointing the French attitude to perfection. "

" A comical look of living life in Paris from the standpoint of an Australian journalist. It's light, fun, and brutally honest. "

" Enjoyable story of an Aussie Expat's entry to Parisienne life. Gives insight to the French sosciety "

" Pretty revealing look into Parisian Cultural/Social Interactions... "

" As an immigrant living in Finland and coping with the cultural differences, I found myself frequently nodding and laughing at the remarkable similarities. I was also familiar with the area of Paris written about and could visualize many places mentioned. A thoroughly enjoyable read. "

" If one of the reasons for reading fiction is to live a thousand lives, then this book nails it on the head. I got a taste of that expatriate-in Paris life that I should be living right now, but am not. "

" We must be patient with the French and appreciate the good (and there's a LOT) in their very civilized society "

" Interesting prospective as I have never been to Paris but thought author seemed rather spoiled and must be nice to be supported by another... "

" enjoyable read ... fun for anyone who loves paris and/or france. author gets a bit repetitive w/her misunderstandings of french behavior but still fun. "

" Just re-read this book on my trip to Paris. "

" A memoir about learning to live in a foreign country, Sarah Turnbull profiles the frustrations of trying to interpret the culture and fit in. She writes in a way that I feel her frustration and remember the discomfort of meeting new people. "

" An Australian woman succumbs to the lure of Paris and a handsome Frenchman and has to learn the ins and outs of the French and Parisian way of life. Funny stories and telling insights on the French people, women in particular. "

" A light an amusing tale of an Australian in Paris. "

" Loved this book. Turnbull is funny and sincere without a 'woe is me' attitude. I really enjoyed the read! "

" Good explains a lot of things! "

" Interesting if you have spent any time living in France or among French people. "

" Chris and I are reading this together and it is a lot of fun - good read for travelers and lovers! "

" A humorous tale of love, culture clashes and Frenchmen. A terrific read that will leave you wanting to book a holiday to France, if not move there! "

" Oh my, I loved this book! So fabulous and fun reading. Light and easy. "

" Another in the Tuscan Sun genre but I remember nothing about it so how good could it have been? "

" I got bored about halfway through. "

" Enjoyed this a great deal. Probably because I could relate so much to feeling lost and frumpy and out-of-place in a foreign country. Lots of humorous anecdotes. I think it could have been a little shorter - the middle section dragged a bit in my opinion. "